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Van Driver / FLT

Pertemps Tamworth
Posted 16 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Tamworth, Staffordshire B77 3EY, England

Salary

£18,000 - £23,000 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • The position involves driving goods to and from a warehouse, requiring an FLT and full clean driving license.
  • Applicants should have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and good communication skills, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
  • The role operates on a 40-hour work week with shifts from 0900 to 1730.
  • Candidates must have knowledge of health and safety regulations and manual handling techniques, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.
We are offering an excellent opportunity to be part of a great team environment in a rapidly growing business. Reporting to the Warehouse Frontline Manager, you will be responsible for a primary role of driving goods from Customers / Suppliers into and out of the warehouse. This is a customer facing role. We operate various shift times, current vacancy is based on 0900 to 1730 shift , this is 40 hour week.FLT License & Drivers License REQUIRED Responsibilities and Duties include (but not exclusive to):
  • Collecting stock from numerous customer locations hubs and delivering into the clients Warehouse
  • Communication with all to ensure efficient receipt and delivery of products
  • Ensure the customer receives a first-class service
  • Drives safely and following all laws and rules of driving to maintain a safe and healthy work environment
  • Loading and unloading of deliveries
  • Using manual handling best practices to lift goods
  • Communication throughout the day with key personnel
  • The delivery of all items of stock and to achieve KPI targets
  • Co-ordinate, monitor and assist with the receipt, order and dispatch of goods
  • Ensure deliveries are loaded/unloaded within given time scales and checked against paperwork reporting any errors to the parties concerned
  • Loading and unloading ensuring accuracy and maintaining safe load systems using manual handling or forklift equipment.
  • Scanning and sorting of parcels onto delivery van
Applicant Criteria:
  • Strong work ethic giving full attention to detail and accuracy as high degree of detail and focus is required on every job
  • Good knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and manual handling techniques
  • Administration skills including Microsoft Office experience
  • Proven knowledge of warehouse policies and procedures
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and communication skills
  • Scanning knowledge an advantage
  • Able to work with all levels of staff.
  • Able to communicate and facilitate customer needs
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Be able to demonstrate a strong customer focus in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong administration skills
  • Willingness to be flexible
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with willingness to co-operate and work effectively as part of a team
  • Full Clean Driving licence is required
  • Flexible approach to working hours
  • Fork lift licence required

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