HUDDERSFIELD · TWO-PERSON DELIVERY TEAM
Join a home delivery team as a self-employed driver’s mate based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Working alongside a driver, you will help deliver household goods, handle items carefully and provide a helpful service at customers’ homes.
- Location
- Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
- Starting hourly rate
- Applicable UK minimum wage rate
- Working basis
- Self-employed
- Shift pattern
- 4 days on, 4 days off
- Hours
- No minimum weekly hours; maximum 45 hours per week
- Availability
- Immediate starts and part-time two-day opportunities
Starting rates match the applicable UK minimum wage rate: currently £12.71 per hour for ages 21 and over. Younger applicants follow the applicable age band. Rates checked 30 September 2026.
What does a driver’s mate do?
A driver’s mate, also called a delivery assistant, supports the driver throughout the route. The two-person delivery service handles mattresses, tables, sofas, doors and other household goods.
- Help load and unload the vehicle and check the correct items are ready for each delivery.
- Work with the driver to move bulky goods safely, using suitable handling equipment.
- Protect customers’ property and support customer handovers.
- Tell the driver about access problems, missing items or damage.
Four days on, four days off
The rota includes weekends and bank holidays. Part-time opportunities are available over two-day periods. There are no minimum guaranteed weekly hours, and the maximum is 45 hours per week.
Pre-planned routes and overnight hotels
Routes are planned over two days, with defined start times and mileage. The advertised pattern includes two overnight stays away from home each week, with hotel accommodation provided. You need to be comfortable working away from home as part of the role.
What we are looking for
You should be reliable, work well with a colleague and communicate politely with customers. You must be able to reach the Huddersfield base for scheduled starts, work away overnight and carry out handling tasks safely.
When applying, tell us about any experience in delivery, removals, furniture handling or warehouse work.
Frequently asked questions
What goods will I help deliver?
The home delivery team handles mattresses, sofas, tables, doors and other household goods. You will help with loading, unloading, safe handling and customer handovers.
Will I work weekends and stay away overnight?
Yes. The four-days-on, four-days-off rota includes weekends and bank holidays. Routes are planned over two days, with hotels provided for overnight stays.
Is the work physically demanding?
The role includes loading, unloading and moving bulky items with a colleague. Safe handling and care for customers’ property are important. Ask the recruitment team about the tasks and any support you may need.
How much does a driver’s mate earn?
Rates start at the applicable UK minimum wage rate, currently £12.71 per hour for ages 21 and over. Younger applicants follow the applicable age band.
Are part-time drivers’ mate roles available?
Yes. Part-time opportunities are available over two-day periods. There are no minimum guaranteed weekly hours, and the maximum is 45 hours per week.
Apply for a drivers’ mate role
Email recruitment@vandriver.work with Huddersfield Drivers Mate as the subject. Include your name, contact details, postcode, relevant delivery, removals or warehouse experience, availability and when you could start.
Vacancy advertised through VanDriver.work for a Huddersfield-based home delivery team. Published 30 September 2026.