Loader

Aqumen Business Solutions; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 2,200 - 5,700; Full time

Job summary

Aqumen Business Solutions is seeking a reliable Loader / Driver Mate for a leading plastic manufacturer. You will load and unload wheelie bins onto vans, assist the driver on deliveries, and communicate professionally with council staff on site.

The role offers daytime hours typically starting at 9am, with 4–8 hours per day Monday–Thursday and possible Friday cover. This temporary contract lasts 7–8 weeks.

Qualifications

• Manual handling experience or ability to perform heavy lifting.
• Strong communication and professional representation of the business.
• Reliable, punctual and able to adapt to flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload wheelie bins onto vans.
• Support the driver on delivery routes.
• Speak with council teams on arrival in a confident, professional manner.
• Handle bins up to 14-high stacks (manual handling required).
• Act as driver mate and assist with safe movement of products.

Skills

Manual handling

Communication skills

Reliability

Job description

Loader / Driver Mate

IMMEDIATE START AVAILABLE

Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour Hours: From 4 to 8 hours per day (typically starting at 9am) Monday - Thursday, with potential Friday cover if needed

Temporary contract: 7-8 weeks

A leading plastic manufacturer is looking for a reliable Loader / Driver Mate to support their delivery team. This role involves loading and unloading bins, assisting the driver, and communicating professionally with council staff on delivery sites.

The Role:

• Loading and unloading wheelie bins onto vans
• Supporting the driver on delivery routes
• Speaking with council teams on arrival — must be confident and professional
• Handling bins up to 14high stacks (manual handling required)
• Acting as a driver mate and assisting with safe movement of products

Requirements:

• Comfortable with manual handling and lifting stacked bins
• Good communication skills and able to represent the business professionally
• Reliable, punctual and able to work flexible hours (4-8 hours depending on workload)
• Experience in a loading/driver mate role is helpful but not essential

What's on Offer:

• Flexible daytime hours (usually starting at 9am)
• 7-8 weeks of consistent work
• Potential Friday shifts if required
• Supportive team and straightforward duties