Drivers mate
| Posting date: | 01 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13.75 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 April 2026 |
| Location: | Rochester, Kent, ME13QJ |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JN -032026-19618_1774964537 |
Summary
Location: Rochester, Kent
Pay Rate: £13.75 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday (48 hours per week)
Start Time: Between 4:00am - 6:00am
Job Type: Temp to Perm
We're Hiring Porters - Secure a Long-Term Career!We are currently recruiting Porters / Driver's Mates to join our client based in Rochester, Kent. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a full-time permanent position after a successful 12-week period, with excellent benefits and career progression.
What You'll Get- £13.75 per hour
- Guaranteed 48-hour working week (9-10 hour shifts)
- Monday to Friday only - no weekends!
- Bank Holidays OFF - but still paid
- Fully paid induction (2-3 days)
- Temp to Perm opportunity after 12 weeks
- Career progression: Opportunity to train for your HGV Class 2 licence
- Access to a bonus scheme once permanent
- Assisting drivers with the delivery of flat-packed kitchens to homes and construction sites
- Handling heavy lifting - physically demanding role
- Providing excellent customer service during deliveries
- Ensuring goods are delivered safely and efficiently
- Working as part of a team to complete daily delivery routes
- Physically fit and comfortable with heavy lifting
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Reliable, punctual, and hard-working attitude
- Ability to start early (between 4am - 6am)
- Own transport is essential due to early start times
- Willing to undergo drug and alcohol testing
Please note: Drug testing is carried out at induction and randomly once permanent.
Testing is conducted via a saliva-based test, which can detect substance use over a longer period (including previous weeks/months) rather than just recent use.
Build Your FutureThis is more than just a job - it's a chance to build a long-term career with real progression opportunities in the logistics industry.
Apply NowApply online today to get started. For a faster response, contact our recruitment team directly.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.