Driver's Mate / Trainee Domestic Appliance Installer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Description
D&S Appliances ltd have a new opportunity for a drivers mate. As a drivers’ mate you will support the installation engineer of a vehicle operating on a number of important contracts and making deliveries and completing installations to domestic property's across London. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to learn a trade from an experienced engineer who is also Gas safe with a view to progress in the company. The company will happily pay for any training you require in order to progress.
D&S Appliances Ltd are a fast growing domestic appliance retailer and operate across London and the Home Counties repairing, delivering and installing all types of domestic appliances.
Role and responsibilities of a Drivers Mate include:
- Assist and support the driver in making multi-drop installations in London.
- Learn all aspects of the drivers mate role and also willing to learn installation engineer role with a view to progress into that role down the line.
- Ensure you are supporting the installation engineer with everything needed, typically un-wrapping, clearing up rubbish from installation, putting in van, hoovering sawdust and any other jobs needed at the time.
- Understand the importance of arriving at jobs on time by using the most efficient routes.
- Learn how to ensure that all paperwork is correct and accurate.
- Drive the Company van as required.
- Understand and follow all company procedures.
- Understand and learn the Highway Code.
- Maintain high standards of good housekeeping.
- Maintain health and safety standards at all times.
Key skills of a Drivers Mate include:
- Good interpersonal skills to deal with customers face to face
- Ability to interpret paperwork and ensure all special instructions are adhered to.
- Car driving licence (maximum 3 points)
- Interest in learning the skills and role to become an installation engineer.
- Hard working, flexible, punctual and with a ‘can do’ attitude
We offer all of our employee’s fantastic company benefits, including:
- Pension
- Benefits (Childcare Vouchers and access to a range of offers and discounts on electrical products).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,000 per year
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £20,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: 04645
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 Driver's Mate / Trainee Domestic Appliance Installer roles across D&S Appliances 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 £20,000 - £20,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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