Driver's Mate

Driver’s Mate (Airlock Colleague)

Northampton (NN10 8RP
)

£119.58 per shift, minimum 2 shifts per week – Friday and Sunday, plus opportunities for additional shifts.

Working with the driver in a 44‑ton HGV vehicle, you will make product deliveries into stores overnight and assume full responsibility for ensuring that the stores are securely locked, following the documented store requirements for pallet positioning etc. The successful candidate will have good spatial awareness, be a keen problem solver and enjoy working through the night. You will travel with the driver and good conversation is a must.

Start times vary by day, but on average start at 15:00–19:00 with an average shift length of 8–12 hours depending on the route.

We are looking for candidates who can start as soon as possible – immediate starts available – joining an already established team.

• Work alongside EV Cargo drivers to make store deliveries.
• Hold store keys and alarm codes for all the stores on the delivery run.
• Gain safe and secure access to all stores on the run.
• Manoeuvre palletised stock into position in the store after it is presented at the delivery door.
• Secure the premises after the delivery has been dropped.
• Know and apply the health, safety and security procedures.
• Function as key‑holder on behalf of Pets at Home Ltd.
• Check pallet counts against the delivery documents and report any variances on the driver’s paperwork.
• Ensure that the security of the store is not compromised.
• Assist in ensuring deliveries are made on time, reporting any variances on the driver’s paperwork.
• Ensure that any issues with keys or alarms are reported on time.
• Maintain standards and ensure they are being met.
• Monitor safety and well‑being of others in line with company procedures and requirements on safe working practices.

You will attend each of the stores on the Airlock route and receive full training on the entry and exit routines including the risk assessment, safe system of work, setting of alarm codes, and use of the alarm panel.

• Attractive rates of pay.
• Annual leave (including bank holidays), with an increase after 2 years continuous service.
• An extra day’s holiday on your birthday.
• Stakeholder pension plan.
• Personal health insurance scheme (if in pension scheme).
• Life assurance.
• 20% Pets at Home discount scheme after 12 weeks service.
• Pets’ “Treats” voluntary benefits package.

Pets just see people. They are not biased, and they do not discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience do not perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!