The Best Connection
Drivers Mate
Drivers Mate at The Best Connection, based in Manchester, North West, paying £13.05 - £15.80 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £13.05 - £15.80 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Manchester, North West
- Closing date
- Sector
- Driving & Logistics
- Immediate start
20% below the typical rate for driving & logistics
Reference jobs/drivers-mate__jn-112025-15432
About the role
Drivers Mate
Job ref. JN -112025-15432
Temporary
£13.05 - £15.80 per hour
Stockport
Apply nowContract: Full time
Higher pay rate is achieved by: Working after 6pm
Weekly hours: 41
🚚 Join the John Lewis & Partners Delivery Team - Drivers Mates Wanted! 🏡✨
The Best Connection are proud to be recruiting on behalf of the iconic John Lewis & Partners for 10 Drivers Mates to join their Customer Delivery Hub in Handforth with immediate starts available.
This is your chance to represent one of the UK's most trusted and respected retail brands, providing the outstanding customer service that John Lewis & Partners is famous for.
🌟 Why Join John Lewis & Partners?
At John Lewis, it's about more than just deliveries - it's about creating exceptional experiences for customers. As a Drivers Mate, you'll be the friendly face of the brand, helping deliver everything from sofas and beds to state-of-the-art TVs and kitchen appliances directly into customers' homes.
Every day is different, and you'll play a key role in ensuring every delivery is completed with professionalism, care and outstanding customer service.
🚛 The Role
Starting each day from the John Lewis Customer Delivery Hub in Handforth, you'll work as part of a two-person crew alongside an experienced driver.
Your responsibilities will include:
✅ Delivering a first-class customer experience on behalf of John Lewis & Partners
✅ Assisting with loading and preparing the vehicle for the day's deliveries
✅ Helping plan the most efficient delivery routes using John Lewis delivery systems
✅ Contacting customers with estimated arrival times and delivery updates
✅ Carefully delivering furniture, electrical goods and home products into customers' properties
✅ Assisting with product installation and setup where required
✅ Taking pride in customers' homes by treating every property with respect and care
✅ Solving delivery challenges professionally to ensure complete customer satisfaction
💪 What We're Looking For
Essential:
✔ Comfortable with heavy lifting and physically demanding work
✔ Positive attitude and strong work ethic
✔ Excellent communication skills both face-to-face and over the phone
✔ Ability to provide exceptional customer service
Desirable:
⭐ Previous customer-facing experience
⭐ Experience within delivery, logistics or retail environments
(Full training provided)
📅 Working Hours
You will work up to 4 days per week between Monday and Saturday.
Shifts Available:
Monday - Friday
- 6:00am - 5:00pm
- 10:30am - 9:30pm
Saturday
- 6:00am - 5:00pm
- 7:00am - 6:00pm
🕒 Up to 41 hours per week
💰 Pay Rates
Outstanding Rates of Pay:
✅ £13.05 per hour
✅ £15.80 per hour after 6pm
✅ Weekly Pay
🎓 Paid Induction
Successful candidates will attend a 1 day paid induction at:
📍 John Lewis & Partners Customer Delivery Hub
Stanley Green
Epsom Avenue
Handforth
SK9 3RN
Induction is on Monday 16th November at 9am
Apply Today - Immediate Starts Available!
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to join John Lewis & Partners, one of the UK's most recognised and trusted employers.
⭐ Start a rewarding role delivering exceptional service for John Lewis customers across the region! ⭐
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
StockportStockport, Greater Manchester
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Reference: jobs/drivers-mate__jn-112025-15432 · Posted 1 hour ago · Closes 5 Dec 2026 · Listed via The Best Connection
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