12060-Yard Assistant- Fleet Department- Fixed Term contract for 12 months

Cohens Chemist; Bolton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cohen’s Group is seeking a Yard Assistant for the Fleet Department at the head office in Lostock, Bolton. This fixed-term contract for 12 months is 16 hours per week, with shifts on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 15:00 to 19:00.

You will support the maintenance and compliance of around 80 fleet vehicles within a regulated pharmaceutical environment. Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence with no more than 3 points, be confident driving a large van such as a VW Crafter, and have

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months with no more than 3 points.
• Ability to drive a large commercial van (e.g., VW Crafter).
• Physical ability to complete heavy lifting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to legal, regulatory and GDP guidelines for the fleet yard and vehicles.
• Maintain security and orderly operation of the vehicle yard and premises.
• Assist with loading, unloading and handling of consignments as required.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Manual lifting

Team player

Safety conscious

Job description

12060-Yard Assistant- Fleet Department- Fixed Term contract for 12 months

Yard Assistant- Fleet Department- Fixed Term contract for 12 months working 16 hours a week at Head office, Lynstock House, Lynstock Way, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4SA

You must have a Full UK driving licence that you have held for at least 12 months with no more than 3 points

You must be confident to drive a large commercial van – for example a Volkswagen Crafter

You must have the physical ability to complete manual lifting tasks involving heavy items

Working pattern:

Tuesday 15:00-19:00

Thursday 15:00-19:00

Friday 15:00-19:00

The Company

The Cohen’s Group delivers a friendly and trusted pharmacy service through our network of branches to local communities. The Cohen’s Group prides itself on customer service and offering a personalised service to everyone we work with.

Brief Role Description

Assisting the Fleet Maintenance & Compliance operative with:

The maintenance of yard safety

The maintenance of a suite of circa 80 fleet vehicles

You will be working within a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment, ensuring daily compliance is adhered to as per the legislation set by the authorised governing bodies within the pharmaceutical sector.

This role requires a motivated individual who is a higher performer and passionate about the quality of work they produce!

You must be very personable and enjoy engaging with all team members, with a view of building strong working relationships.

You must follow all policies to the letter and thus adhere to department guidelines regarding safety, hygiene and good distribution practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Always adhering to legal and regulatory compliance, including Health & Safety, Medicines & Health Regulatory Agency (MHRA) guidelines
• Ensuring required quality standards are met
• Have the ability to work independently and as part of a large team
• Maintain the security of the vehicles and premises
• Support the Maintenance & Compliance operative with the safe management of the vehicle yard
• Follow strict health & safety protocols and procedures with regards to parking and loading arrangements
• Support with sortation and loading of consignments when required
• Assist with the maintenance of all Fleet vehicles
• Actively promote and enforce GDP guidelines to ensure 100% adherence by all Fleet staff

Additional Duties

• Basic Clear DBS check will be required
• Delivery of goods to customers driving the Crafter van in a way which protects the integrity and quality of products we are distributing
• Active participation in Training and Operational Meetings
• Adherence to the highway code

Objectives

• Ensure the accurate and timely departure of all Fleet Drivers
• Maintenance of acceptable temperature and storage requirements
• Accurate completion of all documentation
• Assistance with the collection and storage of empty trays, rubbish, consumables as required
• Daily dialogue / handover with Fleet Management

Employee Attributes

• Multi-skilled ability, willing to learn any task required
• Enthusiastic and pro-active attitude is a must
• High level of attention to detail with a ‘right first time’ approach