Drivers Mate
| Posting date: | 14 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.01 to £21.02 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 November 2025 |
| Location: | Maidstone, Southern, ME160LE |
| Company: | Rapier Employment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 58180102 |
Summary
Driver’s Mate – Allington
Contract Type: Full-time, ongoing
Pay: £14.01 per hour (overtime £21.02 after 48 hours)
The Role We’re recruiting Driver’s Mates to join a busy 2-person home delivery team based in Allington. You’ll support the driver in delivering customer orders safely and on time, while providing excellent customer service at every stop.
Key Responsibilities:
- Making pre-calls to customers with estimated delivery times
- Handling PODs and assisting with basic customer service queries
- Assisting with loading/unloading and ensuring goods are handled safely
- Maintaining a professional and positive attitude throughout the day
Please note: this role can be physically demanding, involving some heavy lifting. A team-focused approach and commitment to customer satisfaction are essential.
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 2 off, 4 on / 2 off, 5 on / 2 off (7-day operation)
Flexibility required – not a Monday to Friday role
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Overtime after 48 hours
- 28 days holiday per year (PAYE)
- Pension scheme
- Mortgage references available
- Full training provided
- Long-term, ongoing work with permanent opportunities
Requirements
- Experience in a similar role (preferred, not essential)
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable, well-organised, and flexible with shifts
- Strong timekeeping and self-motivation
If you’re hardworking, reliable, and enjoy working in a hands-on, team-focused environment, this is a great opportunity to build a long-term career.
Contract Type: Full-time, ongoing
Pay: £14.01 per hour (overtime £21.02 after 48 hours)
The Role We’re recruiting Driver’s Mates to join a busy 2-person home delivery team based in Allington. You’ll support the driver in delivering customer orders safely and on time, while providing excellent customer service at every stop.
Key Responsibilities:
- Making pre-calls to customers with estimated delivery times
- Handling PODs and assisting with basic customer service queries
- Assisting with loading/unloading and ensuring goods are handled safely
- Maintaining a professional and positive attitude throughout the day
Please note: this role can be physically demanding, involving some heavy lifting. A team-focused approach and commitment to customer satisfaction are essential.
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 2 off, 4 on / 2 off, 5 on / 2 off (7-day operation)
Flexibility required – not a Monday to Friday role
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Overtime after 48 hours
- 28 days holiday per year (PAYE)
- Pension scheme
- Mortgage references available
- Full training provided
- Long-term, ongoing work with permanent opportunities
Requirements
- Experience in a similar role (preferred, not essential)
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable, well-organised, and flexible with shifts
- Strong timekeeping and self-motivation
If you’re hardworking, reliable, and enjoy working in a hands-on, team-focused environment, this is a great opportunity to build a long-term career.