Drivers Mate

Workchain; Reading; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid every Wednesday

Opportunity visible to local employers

Job summary

Workchain is recruiting a temporary Drivers Mate in Reading to support furniture deliveries. The role involves assisting the driver with loading/unloading, delivering furniture to customers’ homes, and helping with placement or assembly where required.

A reliable, physically capable team player with good communication will fit well. This daytime temp position offers hands-on experience in furniture delivery and customer service, with weekly pay and progression opportunities within the local

Qualifications

• Requires good physical fitness and ability to lift and move furniture safely.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.
• Positive and helpful attitude with customer-focused approach.
• Good communication and ability to follow instructions.
• Previous delivery/warehouse/manual handling experience would be useful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the driver with loading and unloading furniture
• Helping to deliver furniture safely to customers’ homes
• Carrying items carefully and supporting placement or assembly where required
• Checking that goods are handled securely and protected during transit
• Providing polite and professional customer service
• Following instructions, health and safety procedures and delivery schedules
• Keeping the vehicle and work areas tidy

Skills

Physical fitness

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication

Follow instructions

Job description

Drivers MateLocation: ReadingPay: £12.71 per hourJob type: TemporaryShift: Days

About the company

This UK furniture business provides a range of chairs, sofas and beds, with products handcrafted in Britain. Its delivery service includes bringing furniture into customers’ homes and assembling items where required. The business focuses on furniture quality, customer care and practical delivery support.

The opportunity

A temporary Drivers Mate is required to support furniture deliveries in and around Reading. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is reliable, physically capable and comfortable working as part of a delivery team.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting the driver with loading and unloading furniture
• Helping to deliver furniture safely to customers’ homes
• Carrying items carefully and supporting placement or assembly where required
• Checking that goods are handled securely and protected during transit
• Providing polite and professional customer service
• Following instructions, health and safety procedures and delivery schedules
• Keeping the vehicle and work areas tidy

Skills and qualifications

• No formal qualifications are specified for this role
• Good physical fitness and the ability to lift and move furniture safely
• Reliable, punctual and willing to work as part of a team
• A positive and helpful attitude
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused approach
• Ability to follow instructions and work responsibly
• Previous delivery, warehouse or manual handling experience would be useful but is not essential

Benefits

• Paid every Wednesday
• Opportunity visible to local employers

This temporary daytime position offers practical experience in furniture delivery and customer service.