Delivery Drivers Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR A FRESH FACE TO FILL THE POSITION OF BEING ONE OF OUR AMAZING DELIVERY ASSISTANTS!
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely delivery of goods to predetermined customers around Kent and beyond, reviewing orders prior to delivery, loading and unloading lorries and providing exceptional customer service to our customers..
We will provide training to the right person who can demonstrate motivation and a willingness to learn. If you’re interested in joining our delivery team, we encourage you to apply today.
This job requires heavy lifting of fragile goods. So we require a fit and healthy individual for this role
This job is ideal for someone that wants to gain work experience, if you have college or university we can work around your schedule and if you don't then we have plenty of work for you so it's a great opportunity to be a part of a caring team and learn new skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Helping to load goods into the van for delivery to customers
- Making sure that the goods are loaded securely and will not move or get damaged in transit
- Helping to find the best route for the journey by map reading or using either satellite navigation (satnav) or global positioning system (GPS) software
- Guiding the delivery driver to reverse and park
- Unloading the van and carrying the goods into the customer’s premises or home as per customer specifications
- Getting POD (point of delivery) signatures and perhaps taking payment or orders
- Building or assembling furniture or other equipment on site in some cases
- Helping to clean the vehicle
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Willingness to learn
- Great people skills
- Must possess a positive and professional attitude
- Maintain ongoing communication with our warehouse and office teams
- This job requires no previous work experience we will provide the right training if we think you are the right person for the job
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 16-24 per week
Salary: £5.50-£10.50 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Whitstable: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Delivery Drivers Assistant roles across Hills Home and Garden's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £6 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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