Job Description

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Are you a confident, customer focused individual looking for a secure and rewarding role with extensive progression and upskilling opportunities?

As a drivers mate you will be responsible for the customer element of all deliveries - being friendly and upbeat as well as assisting with the lifting and shifting of items. You don\'t need any specific experience just the right attitude and we can teach you the rest!

Should you want to progress and earn more money, we are willing to pay for your Class 2 license and promote you to a driver after a successful probation period.

Wincanton are in an exciting growth period having recently won several new contracts and in tender for a lot more! Our people are the driving force of our success, and we think it is important to reward and recognise your hard work which is why our benefits packages and development opportunities are unrivalled.

Why you should work for Wincanton:

• 48-hour working week
• 5 days on, 3 days off
• Unrivalled salary - \xc2\xa331,624 per annum
• 28 days holiday
• Extensive retail discounts across all the big retailers including supermarkets, fashion, technology, travel, days out, hair & beauty, sports and much more!
• Permanent employment contract with an ever evolving and growing market leader
• Continuous training and development opportunities - Class 2 license allowing you to progress into a driver role*
• RAC cover
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Extensive wellbeing programmes and initiatives accessible to all employees
• Healthcare cash plan programme
• Pension scheme
• Death in service benefit - although we hope you never have to use it!
• Driver Awards and Recognition

What will you be doing as a Drivers Mate?

• Working as a 2-person delivery team delivering items in customers\' homes
• Responsible for calling customers ahead of time to advise of ETA and carry out pre delivery assessment of the property
• Accurately record delivery outcomes on to Flexi Pod system
• Complete risk assessments on arrival to customer property checking for potential hazards
• Communicating with clients and head office to advise of any difficulties during delivery or installation
• Always providing a first-class customer service experience

Relevant skills and experience as a Drivers Mate:

• This is a physically demanding role including lifting and shifting - essential that you are physically able to lift items
• Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential
• Time management skills and comfortable in working to deadlines
• Ability to multitask and problem solve
• DBS security check will be completed on the successful candidate

Wincanton