Driver's Mate

6 days ago

Nottingham, United Kingdom JK Foods Full time

**Drivers Mate**

**Salary: £10.82 per hour**

**The Role**:

- Supporting our HGV drivers in customer deliveries across the UK
- Completing deliveries of goods to customers, loading and unloading
- Delivering excellent customer service with a positive can-do attitude
- Safely secure items in the delivery vehicle to prevent damage during transit
- Navigate and follow directions provided by the delivery driver to ensure timely and accurate deliveries
- There is a significant amount of hand-balling in the role, so applicants must be able to undertake daily heavy lifting with manual handling training
- Occasional overnight stays may be required depending on the drop
- Completing necessary delivery paperwork or documentation related to deliveries
- Supporting in the warehouse with other adhoc duties as and when required for the needs of the business
- Previous experience in a similar role as a driver's mate, warehouse worker, or delivery assistant is preferred
- Ability to perform heavy lifting and physical tasks throughout the workday
- Reliable and punctual, as this role is a crucial part of the delivery service to our customers so must be undertaken in a timely manner.
- Excellent communication skills to interact with the delivery driver, customers, and other team members
- Helpful and flexible to get the job done

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

To apply, please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience in delivery assistance or warehouse work. We appreciate all applicants' interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**The Company**:
JK Foods is one of the UK’s largest importers and distributors of foods from Asia and the Far East, selling and delivering across a wide range of markets including Chinese restaurants and Takeaways, wholesalers and major supermarkets. Each product (own label and branded) is carefully sourced from the country of origin capturing its unique richness and character and impeccable quality control ensures their products are leading the field across all categories. Our own brand, Tiger Tiger was launched to meet the growing demand for authentic premium Asian food. Tiger Tiger has a range of products allowing consumers to experience restaurant quality food in their own homes in a convenient and delicious manner. Tiger Tiger is widely sold in the UK and is also exported to the USA, Middle East and Europe.

JK foods is a growing business and a dynamic place to work. Our success is reliant on our staff feeling engaged, motivated and valued and we are continually investing and developing the business to make it a better place to work and provide customer satisfaction.

**Salary**: £10.82 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 45 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Nottingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Delivery driver experience: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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