Drivers mate

Deutsche Post

Deutsche Post

United Kingdom · Southampton, UK · Totton, UK

GBP 30,402.32-30,402.32 / year

Posted on May 21, 2026

Pay Rate: £30,402.32

Grade: O

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift patterns: Monday to Friday (Start times between 04:00 – 06:00) Plus 5 contracted Saturdays across the year

Location: Totton, SO40 3NB

Think you know DHL? Think again.

We're more than just parcel delivery. As the world's leading logistics company, DHL Supply Chain keeps businesses moving and shelves stocked—powered by our incredible people.

We're now looking for a Driver's Mate to join our team. This is a customer-focused and social role, where you'll be out on the road, working closely with drivers and building positive relationships at delivery points.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

What you'll be doing

As a Driver's Mate, you'll play a key part in delivering excellent service:

  • Supporting the picking and loading of alcohol products onto your assigned vehicle
  • Accompanying drivers and assisting with deliveries to licensed premises
  • Providing a friendly, professional service when interacting with customers
  • Helping to unload goods safely and efficiently at each stop
  • Keeping in regular contact with the transport team and reporting any issues
  • Using a handheld device to complete delivery-related processes

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

What we're looking for

We'd love to hear from you if you:

  • Enjoy working in a customer-facing, social environment
  • Are physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
  • Have experience working with high-volume orders (preferred)
  • Are well organised and can manage your workload effectively
  • Can perform basic maths calculations
  • Have previous Driver's Mate experience (ideal, but not essential)
  • Hold a full UK Category B driving licence (desirable, max 6 points)

WHY JOIN US?

  • Free parking and on-site canteen
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
  • Generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution + 4% employee)
  • 24/7 confidential GP service
  • Access to hundreds of retail & lifestyle discounts
  • Financial wellbeing support including affordable loans, savings schemes & mortgage advice
  • Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

WHO WE ARE

​We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencingASAP . Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

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