Drivers Mate
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Position Overview & Specifications
£11.00.p.h, early starts, early finish!
We are a recycling company based in Purfleet, Essex. You will accompany one of our drivers to collect sacks, bins and bales from our commercial customers in London.
Shifts start between 2 - 4 AM at the Purfleet depot. Not sure about joining? Come for a trial day!
Requirements:
- Manual handling
- Own transport to get to work due to shift time
- Flexible and good work ethic
Promotion to van or cage driver for the right candidate.
Bonus scheme: £250 paid quarterly (details confirmed at interview)
- no more than 1 sick day/unauthorised absence
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £22,880.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Quarterly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Purfleet, RM15 4YA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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 Recorra'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 £22,880 - £22,880 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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