Home Delivery Drivers Mate

DHL Supply Chain; England; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK is seeking a Driver's Mate to assist drivers in delivering goods safely and on time. The ideal candidate will be physically fit, have experience with volume orders, and possess excellent organisational skills. This is a full-time permanent position located in Allington. Benefits include flexible working options, a generous pension scheme, and various employee discounts.

Benefits

Free parking

Pension scheme with 8% employer contribution

Free confidential GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Physically fit as the role involves lots of manual handling.
• Previous experience of working with volume orders is beneficial.
• Ability to manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate picking and loading white goods/furniture onto the vehicle.
• Assist driver with unloading deliveries.
• Complete relevant processes on an electronic handheld device.

Skills

Physically fit

Experience with volume orders

Excellent organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Pay Rate: £34,983
Grade: P
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: 4 on 2 off 4 on 2 off 5 on 2 off 05:30 start time
Location: Allington - ME16 0LE

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

We are now looking for a Driver's Mate to play a key role assisting our drivers to deliver goods safely and on time.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the picking and loading white goods / furniture onto your assigned vehicle prior to delivery
• Accompanying and assisting driver with unloading deliveries at licensed premises or homes
• Staying in touch with the transport team to advise of any problems
• Completing relevant processes on an electronic handheld device

Who this role would suit

• Are physically fit as the role involves lots of manual handling
• Have previous experience of working with volume orders
• Have excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage their own workload
• Previous experience as a Driver's Mate, within a similar environment would be ideal but isn't a deal breaker!

Why join us?

• Free parking
• We're happy to talk about flexible working - just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

Who we are

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

Building an inclusive workplace

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.