Job Title: Driver’s Assistant
Location: Depot in Yorkshire
Salary: £10.00 - £12.21 per hour + Paid Overtime
Job Type: Full-time
Working Hours: Monday-Thursday, 40x guaranteed hours per week - Overnights required
Simon Acres Recruitment are looking for a Driver's Assistant for a well-established furniture manufacturer based in Yorkshire, delivering beautifully crafted furniture directly to customers across the UK.
We’re looking for a reliable and hard-working Driver’s Assistant to join our client's delivery team, supporting our client's drivers in bringing exceptional service to our their customers.
Role Overview:
As a Driver’s Assistant, you’ll work alongside our client's delivery drivers to help transport and handle furniture items safely and professionally. This is a physically active role that involves heavy lifting, teamwork, and customer interaction, so a positive attitude and strong work ethic are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist the driver with loading and unloading furniture at the warehouse and customer locations
* Safely handle and move items, taking care to avoid damage
* Help navigate routes and maintain delivery schedules
* Communicate politely and clearly with customers on-site
* Ensure all items are placed in the correct rooms, as per delivery instructions
* Support with basic assembly or unpacking of furniture when required
* Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the delivery vehicle
* Adhere to all health & safety guidelines and procedures
Requirements:
* Comfortable with manual handling/heavy lifting
* Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team
* Friendly and professional with good communication skills
* Flexible approach – willing to work overtime when needed
* Previous experience in delivery or removals is a plus but not essential
* Willing to learn and take direction from senior team members
What Our Client Offers:
* Competitive hourly rate plus paid overtime
* On-the-job training and progression opportunities
* Friendly, supportive team environment
Simon Acres Recruitment are acting as the employment agency for this position.
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