Job Introduction
Driver’s Mate
Location: Colchester, Essex
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Pay: £12.77 per hour
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Full-time | Fixed term contract 40 hours per week, (Mon - Fri)
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Early starts from around 4:30 am–5:00 am
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Immediate starts available
Pilgrim Foodservice is looking for a Driver’s Mate to join our Transport team at our Colchester Depot
This is a physical delivery role working alongside an HGV driver on multi-drop routes. You will help load and unload the vehicle and deliver food products to customers including pubs, restaurants, schools, hotels and care homes.
This role would suit someone who is reliable, physically fit and happy with early starts.
What you will be doing
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Assisting the driver with multi-drop deliveries
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Loading and unloading food products
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Carrying stock into customer premises, including kitchens, stores and stock rooms
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Checking deliveries are accurate and completed on time
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Providing good customer service at each delivery
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Working safely and following manual handling procedures
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Helping keep the vehicle clean and organised
What we are looking for
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Reliable and punctual
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Physically fit, as heavy lifting is involved
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Comfortable with early morning starts
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Able to work well as part of a two-person delivery team
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Good attitude and willingness to work hard
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Polite and professional with customers
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Flexible to work any 5 days from 6, Monday to Saturday
Must be aged 18 or over
Previous experience as a Driver’s Mate, Delivery Assistant, Warehouse Operative, Porter, Labourer or in a similar physical role would be useful, but full training will be provided.
Hours of work
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40 hours per week, 5 days from 6 (Mon - Sat)
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Early starts from around 4:00am–5:00am
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Typical shifts are around 8–10 hours, depending on the route
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Additional hours and overtime pay may be available during busy periods
Pay and benefits
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£12.77 per hour
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Company pension
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Staff discount on website food items
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Employee referral programme
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Wellbeing support
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Opportunity to progress into other Transport roles
About Pilgrim Foodservice
Pilgrim Foodservice is a family-owned foodservice wholesaler supplying food and catering products to customers across the region. Our delivery teams are a key part of the business, making sure customers receive their orders safely, accurately and on time.
Apply now for an immediate start as a Driver’s Mate at our Colchester Depot.
