Drivers Assistant

On-site in co·Full-time·Added today (last checked 26 Oct)

DHL Supply Chain UK

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Our summary

Salary: £33,326 a year
About £2,290 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, co
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Closing date: Apply by Thursday 26 November
Pension: 8% employer pension

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Pay & benefits

What you'll get

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

The role

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're now looking for a Driver's Mate to play a key role in ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently, supporting the delivery of Next Home furnishings safely and on time while helping to create a great experience for our customers.

Are physically fit and comfortable carrying out manual handling throughout the day.
Enjoy working in a customer-facing role and providing excellent service.
Work well as part of a team and have a positive, can-do attitude.
Can manage their workload effectively and follow instructions in a fast-paced environment.
Have previous home delivery, warehouse, retail, or Driver's Mate experience, although full training will be provided.

What you'll do

Working as part of a two-person delivery team, helping to deliver Next Home furnishings directly to customers' homes.
Assisting with the loading, unloading, and safe handling of home furnishing products ranging from 5kg to 120kg.
Providing excellent customer service at every delivery and acting as a brand ambassador for DHL and Next.
Staying in contact with the transport team and completing delivery updates using handheld technology.
Supporting the driver to complete between 10 and 40 deliveries per day while following all health and safety procedures.

How you'll work

Pay Rate: £33,325.98
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Week 1: 4 on 2 off, Week 2: 4 on 2 off, Week 3: 5 on 2 off
Location: DHL Supply Chain, Faverdale East Business Park, Darlington, Durham, co, United Kingdom, DL3 0UR

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About DHL Supply Chain UK

Industry: Logistics

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About the company & team

✅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.

Additional information

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 26th October. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

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