Driver’s Mate – Colchester
£12.77 per hour | Fixed Term Contract | Full-Time (40 hours)
5 days per week (Mon–Sat rota) | Early starts (from 5:00am)
Multi-drop | 2-man crew | Immediate starts
Pilgrim Foodservice is hiring a Driver’s Mate to support HGV drivers on multi-drop delivery routes at our Colchester Depot
This is a physical, fast-paced role delivering food products to pubs, restaurants, schools and care homes.
The job
- Assist driver on multi-drop deliveries daily
- Load and unload stock at each drop
- Deliver into customer premises (kitchens, stores etc.)
- Work as part of a 2-person delivery team
- Provide professional customer service
Shift pattern
- 40 hours per week
- 5 days from 6 (Monday to Saturday)
- Early starts around 4/5:00am
- Typical shift length 8–10 hours
Requirements
- Physically fit (regular lifting required)
- Reliable and good timekeeping
- Comfortable with early starts
- Good attitude and team player
Must be 18+
Pay & benefits
- £12.77 per hour (PAYE)
- Weekly hours available during peak
- Opportunity for full-time or driver progression
- Staff discounts, wellbeing support, referral bonus
Apply now
Pay: £12.77 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
