Retail Driver - Hartlepool - £13.73 p/hr* +Enhancements

Retail Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail solutions provider is seeking a Retail Team Driver to transport a team of stock counters to various retail sites in North East England. This role requires working unsociable hours and owning a Full Driving Licence. Key responsibilities include notifying pick-up points, ensuring stock is counted accurately, and addressing vehicle issues as needed. The position offers various benefits including a minibus, paid driving time, and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus eligibility

Expenses paid

Pension contribution

Generous holiday pay

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Ability to work unsociable hours including early mornings and night shifts.
• Experience handling stock is advantageous but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Notify the count team of pick-up points and timings for each shift.
• Escalate any vehicle issues promptly.
• Complete a team attendance sheet.
• Ensure accurate stock counting on site.
• Stand for prolonged periods and use access equipment when necessary.

Skills

Full Driving Licence

Can do attitude

Adaptability to technology

Experience in handling stock

Job description

Responsibilities

• Notify the count team of pick‑up points and timings for each shift.
• Escalate any vehicle issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Complete a team attendance sheet detailing which stock counters are expected on the bus, who attended, and the bus arrival time on site.
• Ensure stock is counted quickly and accurately on site using a handheld scanner.
• Stand for prolonged periods of time; use access equipment as needed to reach high stock.

Key Skills / Experience Required

• Work unsociable hours, including early mornings or night shifts; must be 21 years or older.
• Hold a Full Driving Licence.
• Possess a "can do" attitude and be able to work long shifts when required on large counts.
• Quick learner adaptable to evolving technology.
• Experience handling stock is an advantage, but not mandatory.

Package & Benefits

• Benefit: Stream – track, save and access up to 50% of wages prior to payday; includes financial advice.
• Eligibility for quarterly bonus (criteria applies).
• Vehicle provided: 8‑Seater Minibus.
• Driving time paid.
• Expenses paid.
• Progression opportunities.
• Generous holiday pay.
• Pension contribution.

About the Company

Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS) is a leading provider of Retail stock‑taking, merchandising and supply‑chain management services. With over 3,500 employees across the UK, we provide a hardworking and rewarding workplace with many progression opportunities.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Retail Team Driver to join our successful team. The role involves overseeing the transportation of a small team of stock counters to and from each shift within your region. Employment will be carried out at various retail customer sites and stores, with travel varying on a shift‑by‑shift basis. Certain locations will have minibus transport provided free of charge.

Contact & Application

If you are suitable for this position, please apply today! The role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). For a confidential chat about this and other great positions, call us on 01689 879444.

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Salary

Retail Driver Salary: £13.73 inclusive of holiday pay (£12.25 per hour + £1.48 holiday pay)