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Our client are an SME established hi-val freight forwarder based in Colnbrook and have a new position available for a Vault Assistant to join the established team with the smooth running of the vault P.O.D system and warehouse. Working Monday to Friday with a one hour break each day, initially 0900-1800 then, once probation passed, working shifts of 05:30-13:30, 09:00-18:00 and 13:00-22:00.
The role of Vault Assistant involves, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
- Key holder for the strong room.
- Remove shipments from the strong room and warehouse for vehicle loads, ensuring that each seal number is checked against each collection and delivery.
- Receive shipments into the strong room and warehouse depending on size or value, checking seal numbers and blue copy docs, locate as necessary.
- Keep the strong room clean and tidy at all times.
- Complete a daily stock review of the warehouse stock and the strong room stock and liaise with the imports and export departments.
- Review communications from the import/export departments and action as necessary.
- Receive vehicles in and out of the warehouse following specific security instructions.
- Send daily balance sheet to the import/export & Transport teams to check balance in vault.
- X-Ray export freight.
- Book in customs and sign customs release notes.
- Release goods from Vault.
- Manage changes with imports to exports as per requirements.
- Monitor refuse disposal within the building.
- Meet and greet customers to deal with hand delivered freight
- Undertake additional duties, or assist other members of staff, as may be reasonably requested by your Manager or the Directors.
Employment Terms for the Vault Assistant
Hours of work:
Initially 0900-1800 then, after probation; 05:30-13:30, 09:00-18:00 and 13:00-22:00.
Salary:
£25-26k basic
Annual Leave;
- 28 days per annum (including 8 national holidays).
- Annual leave days increase with longevity.
Annual Salary Reviews & Performance Bonuses;
- Salaries reviewed annually and any potential increase is based on performance & longevity.
- Discretionary bonuses are awarded based on performance.
Uniform;
- Full uniform & company phone provided (where required).
Opportunities;
- An opportunity to progress your career across the business.
Other benefits;
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility).
- Free access to an independent digital financial wellbeing platform & coach to help you manage and save your money.
- Cycle To Work Scheme - administered through 'Green Commute Initiative’ (subject to qualifying criteria).
- Electric Car Scheme - administered through 'The Electric Car Scheme’ (subject to qualifying criteria).
- Enhanced sickness pay (subject to qualifying criteria).
The knowledge, skills and experience required from our Vault Assistant are:
Essential
- Hold a full UK driving licence.
- Have a good knowledge of the English language, both verbal and written.
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload to tight deadline.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients.
- Be a team player, as well as work with members of staff in other departments.
- Have sound knowledge of IT, including Word and Excel.
Desirable
- X-Ray trained / NXCT certified.
- Have experience of using a CRM system.
- Experience of transporting valuable goods.
- Knowledge of the local area.
Due to the nature of the role, there are a number of compulsory checks that must be carried out for the Vault Assistant:
- A criminal record check - basic disclosure, carried out by the Disclosure & Barring Service.
- A full 5 year reference history, with any gaps in employment scrutinised and accounted for.
- A driving licence check.
