Retail Support Centre - Transport Hemel - Hemel Hempstead

Ryman; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension plan

Referral scheme

Holiday allowance

Wellbeing day

Career training

Apprenticeships

Staff discounts

Cycle to work

Mental health support

Social events

Job summary

Ryman is seeking a hands-on Driver's Mate to join our night delivery team at the Hemel Hempstead Distribution Centre, supporting stores across London each morning. You’ll work with a Class 2 Night Driver to deliver stock safely, loading and unloading, and ensuring on-time arrivals.

We value reliability, team spirit and a commitment to health and safety. The role is physical and night shifts are regular, with benefits including bonus potential, pension and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Reliability, punctuality and teamwork.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding role.
• Commitment to health and safety.
• Flexibility to work regular night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support the driver with overnight deliveries to stores across London.
• Load and unload stock safely and efficiently.
• Help move deliveries into store stockrooms.
• Ensure products are handled with care.
• Complete delivery paperwork accurately.
• Maintain high health and safety standards.
• Provide friendly, professional service to store teams.
• Help keep the vehicle clean, organised and secure.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliability

Team player

Good communication

Health & safety

Night shift capable

Job description

Looking for a hands-on role where every shift is different? Join our night delivery team as a Driver's Mate, based at our Hemel Hempstead Distribution Centre, and help ensure our Ryman stores across London are fully stocked and ready for customers each morning.

Working alongside one of our Class 2 Night Drivers, you’ll play a vital role in delivering stock safely, efficiently and on time. If you’re reliable, enjoy working as part of a team and don’t mind a physically active role, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the driver with overnight deliveries to Ryman stores across London.

• Loading and unloading stock safely and efficiently.

• Helping move deliveries into store stockrooms.

• Ensuring products are handled with care.

• Completing delivery paperwork accurately.

• Maintaining high health and safety standards.

• Providing friendly, professional service to our store teams.

• Helping keep the vehicle clean, organised and secure.

What you’ll bring

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.

• Reliability, punctuality and a team-first approach.

• Good communication skills.

• The ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding role.

• A commitment to health and safety.

• Flexibility to work regular night shifts.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary with the opportunity to earn company bonus, company pension (with enhancement options), and a referral scheme.

• Generous holiday allowance plus an extra wellbeing day to recharge.

• Tailored training, structured career progression, and funded apprenticeship programmes.

• Exclusive discounts across all group brands (Ryman, Robert Dyas, Boux Avenue), Cycle2Work scheme, and access to mental health first aiders and wellness support.

• A collaborative team with recognition awards and regular social events.

About Ryman

With over 130 years of heritage, Ryman is the UK’s go-to destination for stationery, office supplies, and tech. Operating over 200 stores alongside a thriving digital presence, we are proud to be part of the Theo Paphitis Retail Group (including Robert Dyas, Boux Avenue, and London Graphic Centre).

We are a resilient, innovative, and customer-first business. We believe in equipping our people with the tools they need to grow, thrive, and succeed.

Ryman is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves at work.