Drivers mate

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

Job summary

Rapier Employment Limited are recruiting Drivers Mate / Home Delivery Assistants for a busy home delivery client based in Tingley. The role starts around 6am and operates 7 days a week, with weekend work required. You will assist with the delivery of furniture and white goods and work beside a driver in a two-person team.

The position is physically demanding and requires clear communication and a helpful, professional manner when interacting with customers at their homes.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be able to get to site for 6am reliably.
• The role is physically demanding and involves manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist delivery drivers with the delivery of furniture and white goods into customers' homes.
• Work as part of a two-person delivery team.
• Be customer-facing with a friendly, professional attitude.

Job description

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
• Weekly pay

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.