Job Description
Our manufacturing client based in Chatham is seeking a Van Driver Warehouse Operative. Working in the Goods In and stores.
Location: training will be held in Gillingham, moving to Chatham site in July 2023
Hours: 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 4pm Friday
Salary: £21,131.76 pa, paid monthly
Benefits: Bonus, 24 days annual leave + BH, pension, overtime, uniform, bonus
Van Driver Warehouse Operative Role Purpose:
To transport goods between local sites safely, to load goods on and off the van in a timely and safe manner.
Van Driver Warehouse Operative duties will include:
- Responsible for collection of goods between Gillingham and Chatham sites.
- Loading and unloading of the van between the two sites, counting and ensure correct stock accuracy for all goods loaded.
- Required to pick and load the goods using the Reach or Counterbalance forklift trucks.
- Responsible for the safe and secure transporting of goods.
- Planning the route most efficiently with the Goods In Team leader based on Goods In requirements.
- Accountable for van maintenance and service records to ensure compliant and road worthiness.
- Required to help goods in team to load and unload import and exports delivery/collections as and when needed.
- Record daily, weekly, and monthly mileage and fuel usage.
- Report any stock or vehicle issues to the Team Leaders immediately.
Van Driver Warehouse Operative Person Specification
- highly motivated and has a passion to contribute to the co’s success
- GCSE in English and Mathematics or equivalent
- Essential: Driving license Category B up to 3,500kg
- Desirable: Understanding of stock control systems, Forklift license
- Desirable: Stock control in a warehouse environment
- Essential: Computer Literate with knowledge of Windows operating system
- Desirable: SAP Business 1
- WMS (Warehouse Management Systems)
Personal qualities
- Strong communicator - verbally and written
- Pro-active and able to take ownership
- High attention to detail
- Ability to manage the process for loading and unloading
- A good thinker and active listener
- Good time management skills
- Good problem solving skills
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £21,131.76 per year
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 10891