Drivers mate

Rapier; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapier Employment are seeking a Drivers Mate – Home Delivery Assistant for a busy home delivery client in Tingley. The role starts at 6:00am and operates seven days a week, with weekend work required.

You will assist a delivery driver in placing furniture and white goods directly into customers' homes and be part of a two-person delivery team. This position is physically demanding, requiring manual handling, reliability, and strong customer-facing communication.

Qualifications

• Must be able to handle manual lifting and work in a two-person delivery team.
• Customer-facing role requiring friendly, professional demeanor.
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude are essential.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality for early starts (6am).

Responsibilities

• Assist the delivery driver with the delivery of furniture and white goods.
• Help unload and position items at customers' homes.
• Maintain a friendly, professional interaction with customers during delivery.

Skills

Manual handling

Customer service

Communication skills

Reliability

Job description

Drivers Mate – Home Delivery Assistant

Location: Tingley

Pay: £13.05 per hour

Overtime: £19.57 per hour

Rapier Employment are currently seeking Drivers Mates / Home Delivery Assistants for our busy home delivery client based in Tingley, with ongoing work available.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate they can get to site for 6am reliably.

Rates of Pay

• Standard rate: £13.05 per hour
• Overtime rate: £19.57 per hour

Working Hours

• 6:00am starts
• This is a 7-day operation
• Weekend work is essential, including either Saturday or Sunday

The Role

As a Drivers Mate, you will work alongside a delivery driver, assisting with the delivery of furniture and white goods directly into customers' homes.

The role is physically demanding, so you must be comfortable with manual handling and working as part of a two-person delivery team.

You will also be customer-facing, so a friendly, professional and engaging personality is essential. Good communication skills and a positive attitude are highly valued.

For more information, please contact Liam at Rapier Employment