Drivers Mates

The Best Connection; Northampton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perks at Work Scheme

Weekly PAYE pay

28 days paid holiday (incl. Bank Hoild

Contributory pension

Personal accident insurance optional

Job summary

The Best Connection is recruiting a Drivers Mate in Northampton for a temporary-to-permanent role. The position pays £13.50 per hour with all hours at a flat rate, starting early morning.

Typical duties include navigation assistance, customer service, manual handling of pallets, and working as part of a team. Ongoing work through 2026 with benefits such as a pension and perks at work.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physical duties.
• Ability to assist with pallet stacking and movement.
• Work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Navigation.
• Deliver customer service.
• Perform physical duties including pallet handling and stacking.
• Work as part of a team to complete tasks.

Skills

Navigation

Customer Service

Teamwork

Manual Handling

Job description

Drivers Mate - Temp To Perm

LOCATION Northampton

£13.50 per hour

The Best Connection are currently recruiting for Drivers Mates with their global logistics and supply chain company that operates both freight management and contract logistics. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity with excellent earning potential and long-term prospects.

About the Role

• Assist with Navigation
• Customer Service
• Physical duties
• Stacking of Pallets
• Working as a team
• Hand-balling stock

Working Hours

• 0600 starts
• Monday - Friday fixed shifts

Pay

• £13.50 per hour
• All hours are paid at a flat rate

Why Join The Best Connection?

• Ongoing work through 2026
• NEWPerks at Work Scheme
• Weekly PAYE pay - no admin fees
• 28 days paid holiday (Incl. Bank Holidays) Pro rata
• Online payslips & simple registration
• Overtime opportunities
• Contributory pension
• Personal accident insurance optional

About Us

The Best Connection has been a trusted UK recruiter since 1991, with 70+ branches nationwide, specialising in driving, industrial, and logistics roles.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.