JOB: Warehouse Assistant / Driver

LOCATION: Colchester

SALARY: £23,300 per annum for 35-hour week (plus paid overtime)

Reed Recruitment in Colchester are looking for a Warehouse Assistant/Driver to work for a client based in Colchester on a full time, permanent basis.

Working hours are Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5pm with an early finish on Friday working 8:30am to 1:30pm.

Main duties include:

Ensuring that all goods that are picked and booked in match the relevant paperwork
Receiving, checking, recording, and storing stock as it is received.
Keeping the warehouse environment clean and tidy
Following workplace health and safety rules when handling goods
Ensuring efficient operations by adhering to operational procedures, rules and schedule
VMI (Vendor-managed inventory), which involves using a hand-held scanner. Full training will be given.
Forklift licence an advantage, but training can be given.
Loading and unloading delivery vehicles, by hand or with a forklift truck.
Customer facing deliveries, this is not a multi drop driving role
Approx. 50% warehouse – 50% driving

Ideal Candidate:

Candidates who are trustworthy, enthusiastic, responsible, organised, well presented, with good time keeping, as well as those who can work autonomously & as part of a team.
Friendly & approachable personality, with a ‘One Team’ approach to work.
Warehouse / stores experience is a must
Forklift licence an advantage but not necessary as we are willing to train
Full Driving Licence required - Maximum of 3 penalty points
Physically fit.

If you have experience working in a similar role and valid UK driving licence, please apply today!!