Industrial
Warehouse Operative/Van Driver
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Please only apply for this role if you have previous van driving experience and are comfortable driving a 3.5 tonne vehicle on a daily basis.
Position Overview
Working closely with the Warehouse Manager, you’ll take charge of loading, unloading and transporting a range of materials to customers across the South East and Midlands. The role is hands on, varied and customer facing, with additional warehouse responsibilities outlined below.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure all vehicles are loaded safely and accurately before departure.
Deliver products to a regular customer base throughout the South East and Midlands.
Unload all materials on arrival, often independently when customers are not available to assist. (Heavy items so need to be ok with lifting).
Support the warehouse team by helping load vehicles for the following day’s routes.
Carry out general warehouse tasks, including keeping vans clean and maintained.
Assist in the stores during busy periods: picking and packing orders, preparing items for dispatch and operating courier systems.
Serve on the trade counter by processing new orders, advising customers on product details and dispatching goods.
Manage stock effectively, including checking new deliveries of goods and spare parts, organising storage and replenishing stock.
Contribute to warehouse organisation through stock rotation, goods rotation, and preparation for larger incoming deliveries.
Use Sage software accurately and confidently.
Essential Skills & Requirements
Full UK driving licence (up to 3 points accepted).
Good knowledge of driving routes within the South East.
Physically capable, the role involves regular heavy lifting.
Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with customers.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team.
Reliable, responsible and trustworthy.
What We Offer
A competitive salary package.
4 weeks’ paid holiday plus bank holidays.
Access to company health cash plan.
Supportive working environment with comprehensive training.
Pension contributions.
Regular team social events.
Work schedule
Monday to Friday, 07:30-17:00 with 1 hour lunch break.
Based in Crawley, West Sussex.
If you feel that this role is suited to yourself, please apply today and a member of our team will be in touch.
Company:
Location:
Crawley, West Sussex
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Job Type:
Full Time, Permanent
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Requirements
Full UK driving licence (up to 3 points accepted).
Good knowledge of driving routes within the South East.
Physically capable, the role involves regular heavy lifting.
Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with customers.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team.
Reliable, responsible and trustworthy.
