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:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 10891

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