Drivers Mate

Proactive Global; Wigan; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is looking for Driver's Mates to join our team in Wigan, Greater Manchester. You will assist drivers with deliveries, load and unload goods, and ensure items are delivered safely and on time while maintaining a professional customer-focused service.

Ideal candidates are physically fit, reliable, punctual, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Previous warehouse or delivery exposure is a plus but not required; full training is provided.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and capable of lifting and carrying goods.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous warehouse or delivery experience is an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist drivers with daily delivery routes and schedules.
• Load and unload goods safely and efficiently.
• Help deliver goods to residential and commercial customers.
• Ensure all items are handled carefully to prevent damage.
• Assist with carrying goods and placing them in designated areas.
• Provide friendly and professional customer service.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
• Complete delivery paperwork and obtain customer signatures where required.
• Keep the delivery vehicle clean, tidy and organised.
• Communicate effectively with drivers, customers and the transport team.

Skills

Physically fit

Reliable

Punctual

Good communication

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Job Role: Drivers Mate

Location: Wigan - Greater Manchester

Salary: £13.00ph - £16.00ph

Job Summary

Proactive are looking for reliable, hardworking Driver's Mates to join our team based in Wigan. The successful candidates will assist drivers with deliveries, loading and unloading goods, and ensuring that items are delivered safely and on time to customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist drivers with daily delivery routes and schedules.
• Load and unload goods safely and efficiently.
• Help deliver goods to residential and commercial customers.
• Ensure all items are handled carefully to prevent damage.
• Assist with carrying goods and placing them in designated areas.
• Provide friendly and professional customer service.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
• Complete delivery paperwork and obtain customer signatures where required.
• Keep the delivery vehicle clean, tidy and organised.
• Communicate effectively with drivers, customers and the transport team.

Requirements

• Physically fit and capable of lifting and carrying goods.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous warehouse or delivery experience is an advantage but not essential.

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Technical Recruitment is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.