DHL

Driver's Mate


PayCompetitive
LocationReading/England
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 25445

      Pay Rate: £27,150.66
      Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
      Shift patterns: Monday - Friday shift
      Location: Reading (RG2 0BS)

      DHL, an award winning leading supply chain business is seeking a Drivers Mate to play a vital role in our daily distribution requirements. To succeed in this role, you should be familiar with all Manual Handling Procedures, with a committed attitude to Continuous Improvement, ultimately ensuring that all order deliveries are handled safely and in a timely manner.

      WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

      As part of your normal duties, whilst maintaining excellent health and safety practices plus a high level of customer service, you will

      • Drivers Mate for Trade Team Reading.
      • Helping drivers deliver alcohol to pubs, clubs and restaurants.
      • Multidrop deliveries.
      • High levels of manual handling.
      • Happy working with alcohol.
      • Opportunity to be upskilled.

      WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

      • Previous practical experience as a Drivers Mate, within a logistics or similar environment.
      • Previous experience of the preparation, distribution and handling of volume orders.
      • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload.

      A recognised qualification in Manual Handling or Logistics will be well received.

      WHY CHOOSE US?

      As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award winning range of benefits including:

      • Free confidential 24/7 GP Service
      • Hundreds of discounts (including Retail, Childcare + Gym)
      • Affordable loans & Enhanced Pension Scheme
      • 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more: https://supplychainjobs.dhl.com/jobs/our-benefits/

      OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

      We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our Global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity

      BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE

      DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers.

  • About the company

      We are an international team of over 400,000 shipping professionals, united by a passion for logistics. And we work in a unique environment. DHL is as innovative as a start-up, with the power of an international organization.

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