DHL
Drivers mate
Drivers mate at DHL, based in Wakefield, Yorkshire and Humberside, paying £30,771 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £30,771 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Wakefield, Yorkshire and Humberside
- Closing date
- Sector
- Driving & Logistics
11% below the typical rate for driving & logistics
Reference 57509677
About the role
Looking for a role that keeps you active, takes you to interesting places, and lets you be part of the buzz behind the scenes? As a Drivers Mate, you'll support deliveries to pubs, clubs, and hospitality venues, helping ensure products are delivered safely, efficiently, and on time. This is a hands-on role that offers plenty of variety and the opportunity to be part of a busy transport operation.
A Typical Day May Involve- Supporting drivers with the delivery of beer kegs and cases to hospitality locations
- Loading, unloading, and moving products safely using approved manual handling techniques
- Checking products against delivery paperwork and reporting any discrepancies
- Assisting with vehicle checks, debriefs, and end-of-shift tasks
- Providing excellent customer service while working closely with drivers and transport teams
- Are physically fit, as the role involves lots of manual handling
- Have previous experience of working with volume orders
- Have excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage their own workload
- Have previous experience as a Driver's Mate or within a similar environment (ideal but not essential)
- Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
- Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
- Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
- Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.
Building an Inclusive WorkplaceAt DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.
As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.
Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 2nd November. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.
Reference: 57509677 · Posted 4 hours ago · Closes 28 Nov 2026 · Listed via DHL
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