Drivers Mate
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a Drivers Mate to assist our Drivers loading/unloading appliances and/or kitchen units to sites!
What we offer:
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Company Bonus Scheme on top of salary
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
- Charity Days
- Company Events
Who are we looking for?
- Confident & professional with customer facing experience to ensure every interaction has a positive outcome.
- Positive & self-motivated with a ‘Can Do’ attitude to overcome obstacles when they arise.
- Should be methodical with attention to detail for accurate load/delivery checking. You need to ensure the correct appliances have been loaded so must be focused at all times.
Responsibilities:
- Check appliances against picking list, loading correct appliances and ensuring load is secure.
- Report any shortages to the relevant department in a timely manner
- Ensure necessary tools/equipment to carry out the load/load-out at on the correct vehicle
- Carry out necessary pre-plot checks before loading out to correct plots as per paperwork
- Communicate effectively with driver/installers to ensure paperwork is updated accurately and job is completed professionally
- Ensure damaged appliances are not loaded out but returned to DBD
- Carry out necessary paperwork/administration when back at head office and prepare vehicle for following day
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £24,750.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Application question(s):
- Are you willing to start at 5.30am?
Experience:
- On Site: 1 year (preferred)
- Load & unload: 1 year (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (required)
Work Location: On the road
Application deadline: 31/03/2023
Expected start date: 03/04/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Drivers Mate roles across DBD Distribution Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,750 - £24,750 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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