Courier

RPS Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

RPS Group is seeking a full-time Courier to collect and deliver water quality samples. Based in Irlam, the role requires excellent customer service skills and a full UK driving license. The position offers training and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

PPE Provided

Company Smartphone

Training and Development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years previous driving experience.
• Full UK Driving License is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collecting crates of water quality samples and delivering them to laboratories.
• Manual handling of heavy items.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Customer Service

Flexibility

Job description

Courier

RPS are seeking a Courier to join our growing team. Based at our Irlam Office, you will be working as a full time courier, collecting crates of water quality samples from our clients and delivering them to our laboratories in Bedford and Salford. The working hours for this role are 40hrs per week, Monday to Thursday, approximately between the hours of 15:30 – 01:30. The salary for this role is £27,500 per annum. Overtime rates and benefits are available.

We’re RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design, and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. And where you’ll be supported every step of the way. Here is where you come to build a career.

What you’ll be doing

This role focuses on collecting samples of water and wastewater and delivering them to our laboratory for analysis, using refrigerated transport. The vehicle is a Ford Transit sized van. Applicants must have no more than 3 penalty points and have at least 2 years driving experience, ideally from a similar role.

This very important work supports our client’s decision making related to wastewater treatment processes and pollution prevention. Previous experience is not required as full training will be provided. Successful applicants will be provided with PPE and a company smart phone.

This is a customer facing role requiring excellent customer service skills. Applicants must have exceptional organisational skills and be able to work to deadlines. Please note that the work will involve the manual handling of manhole chamber covers and other heavy items. Due to the nature of the work, flexibility regarding working hours is essential including early starts and late finishes as required. Overtime rates are paid accordingly.

Who we’re looking for?

• A full UK Driving License is essential
• Able to follow clear instruction and work to safe systems of work
• Able to work to Risk Assessments and Method Statements provided
• Ability to identify hazards and risks and complete a dynamic risk assessment
• Good organisational and route planning skills
• Demonstrable track record of reliability and flexibility
• Process driven and methodical with a good work ethic
• No more than three penalty points
• Minimum of 2 years previous driving experience

What’s in it for you?

Here you’ll find true support and encouragement. We’re an accredited training provider and we support learning and development for everyone. A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

What happens next?

If we feel you are a good match you will be invited to a competency-based interview.

If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered, and if you’d like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact [e-mail]

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Health and Safety

This role will involve:

• Moving heavy items
• Working in all weather conditions #LI-JP1