Drivers Mate

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team? We are currently recruiting for a Drivers Mate to join our Greene King operation in Tilbury. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and reliable individual who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering excellent service to customers.

An exciting opportunity for a Drivers Mate has opened at our Greene King site in Tilbury (RM18 7HZ) . You will be responsible for delivering barrels and cases of drinks to pub cellars, completing up to 12 drops per day while working alongside a driver.

This is a full-time, permanent role. You will be contracted to work 45 hours per week , Monday to Friday , on an early shift pattern with start times between 04:00 and 07:00 .

Pay, benefits & more:

Salary is £33,965.27 per annum

Holiday pay and Workplace pension

A 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and fully comprehensive employee assistance programme

Access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more

Access to GXO University – home to a wealth of online training courses, meaning your development never ends

What you'll do on a typical day:

Conducting vehicle checks, including opening curtain-sided vehicles and inner curtains

Unloading barrels from the vehicle onto a mat

Rolling barrels to a cellar or similar storage area

Entering and exiting cellars, which may involve steps, confined spaces, reduced lighting, and roping/lowering barrels into the cellar

Rolling barrels into their designated positions

What you need to succeed at GXO:

Previous experience as a Driver Mate or similar desirable

Flexible approach to work

Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a customer-focused approach

Ability to work independently and as part of a team, showing initiative and adaptability

Commitment to Health & Safety and maintaining operational standards

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Tilbury

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-10-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English