Drivers Mate
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Title: Drivers Mate
Employment type: Permanent – Full Time
Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, UK
City/Town: Newcastle-under-Lyme
Postcode: ST5 9QH
Salary: £10.62 per hour
We are hiring for a Drivers Mate to support the driver with handball deliveries, paperwork and driver debrief. If you have a friendly nature and enjoy meeting new people, this might be the role for you!
Your main responsibilities
- Maintain contact with stores and transport customer services regarding expected arrival times or any delays to journey
- Work collaboratively with your driver and maintaining effective working relationships and delivering stock in a safe manner
- Maintain the security and integrity of the vehicle and stock throughout the delivery
- Complete delivery paperwork
- Maintain and build professional customer relationships
- Adhere to health and safety training in line with company policies
- Ensure the company vehicles maintained to their best ability
About you
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Knowledge of health and safety in relation to working practices
- A “can do” positive attitude
- Ability to tackle challenges and opportunities with passion and enthusiasm.
What next?
If you are looking to launch, or grow, an exciting career in a company that values progression and development! Choose “Apply now” to fill out our short application and submit your CV!
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: Wholesale
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Drivers Mate roles across Bargain Booze'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 Wholesale.
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 £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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