Drivers Mate Avonmouth
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Position Overview & Specifications
Logistics done differently.
Are you currently working in a warehouse environment or as a driver’s mate? Do you enjoy being active and working as a 2-person team? We are looking for flexible Drivers Mates to join us at our site in Darlington on a permanent basis.
Pay, benefits and more.
You will be supporting us with one of our contracts working on the day shift. The role involves multi drop deliveries to customer at various locations. This is a very varied contract, so it gives you the chance to do something different every day. You will be working Monday to Friday approx 5am starts and in return for your hard work, we will offer you a competitive OTE rate of £31,191.00 per annum.
The role is PAYE and based on a guaranteed 50-hour week.
What you’ll do on a typical day:
Making deliveries to commercial properties and putting products into a specified roomYou will be working in partnership with the same driver each day
You will know your work pattern weeks in advance
Full manual handling training will be given
What you need to succeed at XPO:
You must be physically fit as the deliveries can be a little heavyPrevious experience would be great for this role, although full training can be given
You will be working at customers sites making complex deliveries so must have previous experience in customer facing roles
Must have driving licence
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.
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: Shipping & Trucking
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Drivers Mate Avonmouth roles across XPO'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 Shipping & Trucking.
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 £31,191 - £31,191 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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