Drivers Mate
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.67 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 February 2026 |
| Location: | Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 8YF |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JN -012026-17492_1769080189 |
Summary
Driver's Mate
Location: Follingsby Park
We are currently recruiting reliable and customer-focused Driver's Mates to join a well-established sofa delivery company based in Follingsby Park, Gateshead. This is a physically active, customer-facing role, ideal for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and providing excellent service to customers.
Shift Pattern
- Monday to Friday
- Working hours: 07:00 - 18:00
- Occasional weekends required
Pay Rate
- £12.67 per hour
The Role
- Assisting the driver with the delivery of sofas and furniture to customers' homes
- Loading and unloading heavy items safely and efficiently
- Ensuring deliveries are completed in a professional and customer-friendly manner
- Communicating clearly with customers during deliveries
- Adhering to all health & safety procedures at all times
- Supporting the driver to ensure routes and schedules are completed on time
The Candidate
- Physically fit and able to carry out heavy manual handling
- Comfortable working in a customer-facing role
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team
- Positive attitude with good communication skills
- Previous delivery or driver's mate experience is desirable but not essential
Benefits of Working with The Best Connection
- Ongoing, consistent work
- Weekly pay
- 24/7 support from your dedicated consultant
- Online payslips and holiday accrual
- Personal accident insurance
- Access to Perks at Work temporary worker benefits
Interested?
Apply now to register online and secure your place with a reputable company in Follingsby Park, Gateshead.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.