Position Overview & Specifications

Job Description

D&S Appliances ltd have a new opportunity for a drivers mate. As a drivers’ mate you will support the installation engineer of a vehicle operating on a number of important contracts and making deliveries and completing installations to domestic property's across London. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to learn a trade from an experienced engineer who is also Gas safe with a view to progress in the company. The company will happily pay for any training you require in order to progress.

D&S Appliances Ltd are a fast growing domestic appliance retailer and operate across London and the Home Counties repairing, delivering and installing all types of domestic appliances.

Role and responsibilities of a Drivers Mate include:

Assist and support the driver in making multi-drop installations in London.
Learn all aspects of the drivers mate role and also willing to learn installation engineer role with a view to progress into that role down the line.
Ensure you are supporting the installation engineer with everything needed, typically un-wrapping, clearing up rubbish from installation, putting in van, hoovering sawdust and any other jobs needed at the time.
Understand the importance of arriving at jobs on time by using the most efficient routes.
Learn how to ensure that all paperwork is correct and accurate.
Drive the Company van as required.
Understand and follow all company procedures.
Understand and learn the Highway Code.
Maintain high standards of good housekeeping.
Maintain health and safety standards at all times.

Key skills of a Drivers Mate include:

Good interpersonal skills to deal with customers face to face
Ability to interpret paperwork and ensure all special instructions are adhered to.
Car driving licence (maximum 3 points)
Interest in learning the skills and role to become an installation engineer.
Hard working, flexible, punctual and with a ‘can do’ attitude

We offer all of our employee’s fantastic company benefits, including: