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Drivers Mate Medway/Dartford IKEA SA 4 in 4off

🏒 XPO Logistics β€’ πŸ“ United Kingdom β€’ πŸ•’ Sep 14, 2026
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68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Position Overview & Specifications

Logistics done differently.


WE WELL BE HOLDING AN OPEN DAY FOR ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES! IF YOU ARE A DRIVER /DRIVERS MATE/WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE LOOKING FOR A NEW ROLE, PLEASE COME ALONG TO OUR OPEN DAY AT THE BELOW ADDRESS, ON THURSDAY THE 2ND OF FEBRUARY, BETWEEN 9AM AND 2PM. PLEASE BRING YOUR LICENCES AND PROOF OF RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK AND WE WILL BE ABLE TO OFFER DRIVING ASSESSMENT AND INTERVIEWS WITH SAME DAY OFFERS. YOU ARE ABLE TO TURN UP ON THE DAY OR TO BOOK AN ASSESSMENT TIME THAT SUITS YOU, PLEASE EMAIL
izabela.golisz@xpo.com


The interview will be held at: XPO c/o Wincanton London Medway Commercial Park James Swallow Way Rochester Kent

ME3 9GX


Are you an established Drivers Mate, with experience of delivering furniture to customer’s premises? Are you looking to develop a career within logistics in a business that brings you a tremendous opportunity? If the answer to these questions is yes then read on as we are currently recruiting Drivers Mates to join us working on our contract delivering products on behalf of our client IKEA from our base in Medway.


Due to the location and limited public transport, own transport is prefered.


Here at XPO, we take our people seriously. We’re looking for a Porter to join us on a full-time, permanent basis for our Ikea contract based in Medway until May 2023. We will then be moving to our brand-new state of the art depot in Dartford, DA1 5PZ, which all our colleagues will be based at.


Pay, benefits and more.


The role is full-time, and you will be working any 4 in 4 off shift pattern, on a 40-hour contract, overtime is available on top of this. The salary for this role is Β£20,633. You will also have access to a variety of high street discounts, as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other benefits including ongoing learning through the XPO University.


What you’ll do on a typical day:


  • Loading and unloading stock to the customer's room of choice
  • Delivering stock and accurately checking it off
  • All 2-person deliveries carrying large flat-pack furniture
  • Some of the items you deliver will require heavy lifting


What you need to succeed at XPO:


  • Excellent customer services skills
  • Ideally, prior experience in a drivers mate role
  • A good telephone manner as you will be calling customers while on route
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal


Be part of something big


XPO is a leading provider of world-class solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review XPO's candidate privacy statement here.

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Onboarding & Corporate Integration

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

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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 (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.

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1. Domain Competency

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2. Behavioral & Leadership

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