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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

Date:

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.

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