Delivery Driver/ Warehouse Operative

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Job Description</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are seeking a reliable, professional and motivated Driver / Warehouse Operative to join our client’s team. The role is driver focused, involving the safe and timely delivery and collection of goods across London, the Southeast and throughout the UK, with occasional European deliveries requiring overnight stays.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Alongside the driving responsibilities, you will support the warehouse team with the preparation, loading and unloading of goods, stock movements and associated administration.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced driver who enjoys a varied role, takes pride in providing a professional service to customers and is comfortable with both local and long-distance driving.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key Responsibilities</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Driving:</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Safely and professionally drive company vehicles to deliver and collect goods from customers and suppliers.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Undertake regular deliveries and collections throughout London and the Southeast, as well as long-distance journeys across the UK, including Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Complete occasional deliveries and collections into Europe, which may require overnight stays.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Ensure goods are transported safely, securely and in accordance with company procedures.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Plan and manage journeys effectively, ensuring deliveries and collections are completed on time.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Communicate professionally with customers, suppliers and colleagues when making deliveries and collections.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Report any delivery issues, delays, vehicle concerns or other problems promptly.</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Warehouse:</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Assist with loading and unloading vehicles using appropriate manual handling techniques.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Prepare goods for delivery and collection, ensuring items are correctly packaged and secured.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Assist with stock organisation, inventory checks, palletising and repackaging.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Complete warehouse administration, including delivery notes, goods-in and despatch/goods-out documentation.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Support the wider warehouse team when required.</span></li>

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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Requirements</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Full UK driving licence with a suitable driving history.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Comfortable undertaking UK-wide and occasional European driving, including overnight stays when required.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Professional, reliable and responsible approach to driving and customer service.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Good communication and interpersonal skills.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Basic computer skills.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Flexible attitude</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Ability to pass the necessary security vetting.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Previous professional driving/delivery experience is highly desirable.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Previous warehouse experience is desirable but not essential.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Counterbalance forklift qualification would be advantageous.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>ADR / Dangerous Goods certification would be advantageous</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Training and professional development opportunities</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Hours:</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Shift Rotation: Monday to Friday: 8.00am – 16:00pm & 9.30 – 18:00</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Employee Benefits:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Our client offers a range of benefits designed to support employees' financial wellbeing, health, professional development and work-life balance:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Free onsite parking</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Workplace pension with employer contributions</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Private medical insurance, available from January following commencement of employment</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Gym benefit</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Cycle to Work scheme</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This role would suit a professional driver who enjoys being on the road, takes pride in delivering an excellent service to customers and is looking for a varied position with a well-established organisation that is a specialist and leader within its industry</p>