Self Employed Driver’s Mate

About the Role

Joining us as a Driver Mate opens the door to fantastic career opportunities — many of our managers began in this very role. If you’re someone who thrives in a team environment, enjoys staying active and finds satisfaction in making a real impact through your work, this could be the perfect fit for you.

In this hands-on role, you’ll be at the heart of our operation, working together with others to support stores and deliver exceptional service to our customers.

No previous warehouse experience? No problem — full training will be provided to help you succeed from day one.

What a Day Looks Like at Our Distribution Centres

Whether you’re based in our Station or Distribution Centre, your day will be fast-paced, dynamic and full of purpose. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring stock flows seamlessly from our warehouses to the customers across the country.

Your Responsibilities

• Accurately assembling orders to support our store colleagues
• Picking and handling stock with care and precision
• Keeping the warehouse clean, organized, and safe at all times
• Ensuring all stock is received, stored, packed, and dispatched to the highest standards
• Taking responsibility for health and safety — for yourself and those around you
• Making effective use of training materials and equipment provided
• Operating Mechanical Handling Equipment safely and efficiently
• Working both independently and as a valued team member
• Physically fit and reliable
• Good team player with strong communication
• Presentable and polite

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine passion for delivering excellent customer service
• High energy and enthusiasm for working in a busy, fast-moving environment
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and grow
• Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic
• The flexibility to adapt to changing demands and priorities
• A positive approach and readiness to go the extra mile
• Experience is essential
• Delivering and setting up items in customers’ homes
• Room‑of‑choice delivery, unpacking and installing
• Working in a two‑person team (driver + mate)

Already part of a solid two‑person team? We’re accepting applications from Driver and Driver’s Mate pairs too.

Location: Croydon – CR0 4WQ

Job Type: Self Employed

Self Employed

• £112.50 – per day; 9 hours

Minimum of 9 hours guaranteed per shift

Shift start times available

• 07:00 – 16:00
• 09:00 – 18:00

Working Hours

• 40+ hours per week
• 5+ days out of 7
• Working on a rolling rota, which includes weekends and public holidays

Benefits

• Regular work and job security
• Excellent rates of pay
• Free training
• Weekly pay
• On-site parking