Drivers Mate

a dedicated and reliable Driver’s Mate position to join their Warehouse team based at Romford, RM5 2BG. This is a full-time and part-time, permanent position. Free Trade Beers & Minerals Ltd provides deliveries of kegs, bottled beer, and minerals to the licenced trade in London and surrounding areas of M25.

As a Driver's Mate, you will work alongside the delivery drivers, ensuring efficient and timely deliveries to their customers. This role involves assisting with loading and unloading goods, providing exceptional customer service, and maintaining a safe working environment. The ideal candidate should be physically fit, possess excellent communication skills, and have a positive attitude.

The candidate must have the ability to manage and understand delivery paperwork/picking notes. The job will mainly entail delivering, however is not limited to solely delivering. The role can vary on a day-to-day basis including working in the warehouse, so the chosen candidate must possess the ability to adapt to different situations.

Main Responsibilities :-

· Assist the delivery driver in loading and unloading goods onto the delivery vehicle.

· Multidrop deliveries of stock in a timely manner (may have up to 20 drops a day)

· Following picking, checking, and loading instructions

· Keeping accurate records of deliveries and customer authorisation and ensuring all documentation is submitted to management in an orderly and timely fashion

· Unloading and delivering orders to customers checking stock orders accurately

· Properly maintains delivery equipment along with maintaining a clean company vehicle, ensuring it has enough fuel/oil and is ready to drive.

· Handling cash with care

· Following organisational policies, procedures, and standards, as well as driving rules and regulations.

· Handle customer queries and concerns, escalating issues to the driver or supervisor as necessary.

· Follows pre-planned route efficiently and accurately without deviation from the set course.

· Informing management of any obstructions to making safe, efficient deliveries on time.

Requirements

· Previous experience as a Driver’s Mate or a similar role is preferred.

· Physically fit and capable of lifting heavy objects and performing manual handling tasks.

· Ability to work well as part of a team and follow instructions.

· Valid driver’s license preferable but not mandatory

Please apply in confidence with an updated CV.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £10.42-£11.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Romford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (required)
• Warehouse: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 29/05/2023
Reference ID: FTBDM1_2023
Expected start date: 01/06/2023