Drivers Mate / Drivers Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Loanhead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading logistics company as a Driver's Assistant in Loanhead, where your role is vital in delivering donated goods and furniture. This position offers a full-time schedule with weekends included, and you will be part of a dedicated team that prides itself on customer service and efficiency. As a Driver's Mate, you'll assist in loading, navigating routes, and ensuring safe delivery while enjoying the outdoors. If you're physically fit, reliable, and eager to contribute to a community-focused mission, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Confident using GPS/maps and planning routes.
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the driver in loading and unloading goods.
• Provide excellent customer service during collections and deliveries.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Customer Service

Navigation Skills

Communication Skills

Physical Fitness

Reliability

Education

Right to work in the UK

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Drivers Mate / Drivers Assistant, Loanhead

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Client:

ATA North

Location:

Loanhead, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Role: Drivers Assistant (Self-Employed)
Hours: Full-Time & Weekends (Monday to Saturday)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Ongoing
Location: Edinburgh – Collections, Removals, & Deliveries

Overview:

We are looking for a reliable, physically fit, and customer-focused Driver’s Assistant / Drivers Mate to support our delivery operations. This role is key to helping us deliver donated goods, furniture, and store stock safely and professionally as part of our charity’s collection and delivery service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the driver in loading and unloading goods, including furniture and large household items.
• Carry out collections and deliveries to and from donors’ homes, charity shops, and warehouses.
• Navigate and guide the driver on routes and help maintain efficient schedules.
• Ensure all goods are handled with care and attention.
• Provide excellent customer service, including contacting customers before arrival and assisting them with loading / unloading of goods.
• Help with recycling, waste collection, house removals as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment inside and outside the vehicle.
• Assist in lifting, moving, and placing items safely with correct manual handling practices.

Requirements

Key Requirements:

• Right to work in the UK & able to pass a criminal record check
• Confident using GPS/maps and planning routes
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Physically fit – able to lift and move items
• Reliable, trustworthy, and well-organised
• Basic vehicle check knowledge (e.g. oil, tyres, fuel)
• Friendly, self-motivated, and a team player with a community-minded attitude
• Previous experience in a similar role (e.g., removals, delivery, warehousing) is desirable but not essential.
• Comfortable working outdoors and in varied conditions.
• Have safety footwear and a hi-viz.

Why Join Us?

At ATA North, we’re proud to be a leading force in last-mile logistics across Scotland and the North of England. We partner with some of the UK’s most recognised national and international brands to deliver fast, reliable, and customer-focused solutions. With a fleet of over 350 vehicles and a network of strategically placed managed or supplied depots, we deliver more than 30,000 parcels daily in the North. Across our wider group in England, our combined fleet exceeds 900 vehicles, delivering over 33 million parcels annually — and we’re still growing. Join a company where innovation, scale, and people power come together to move things forward — every day.

What We Do

At ATA North, we power the last mile. We support major delivery companies by managing local delivery operations across an expanding network of depots throughout the UK. Our dedicated fleet covers thousands of routes, ensuring parcels reach homes and businesses safely, efficiently, and right on time — every time.

Our Green Commitment

Sustainability drives our future. ATA North is committed to reducing our environmental impact through smarter logistics and cleaner operations. From lowering our carbon footprint to eliminating pollution across our network, we’re focused on building a zero-emissions delivery model that’s both responsible and resilient.

We do things the right way — with integrity, hard work, and mutual respect. Our culture is rooted in accountability, teamwork, and a shared commitment to excellence. Whether it’s supporting our drivers, our operational teams, or client partners, we go above and beyond to make a difference. We recognise and reward those who take pride in their work and deliver with purpose.

ATA North: Your Delivery Partner — Anytime. Anywhere.

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