Delivery Driver/Warehouse Assistant

General All-Purpose Plastics (Gap) Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Christmas shutdown

Industry leading bonus

Free life assurance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

General All-Purpose Plastics (GAP) Ltd in Norwich is hiring a Delivery Driver and Warehouse Assistant to support deliveries and warehouse operations. You will drive company vehicles, load and unload goods, and ensure accurate paperwork.

The role combines practical driving with hands-on warehouse duties, requiring reliability, good customer service, and strong attention to detail. Christmas shutdown, bonus potential, and life assurance are offered.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with a safe and responsible driving record.
• Ability to follow delivery routes and schedules.
• Experience handling, loading and unloading goods safely.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Load, secure and deliver products safely and efficiently to customers, sites and other locations.
• Complete delivery and collection duties in line with planned routes and schedules.
• Carry out vehicle checks before and after deliveries, reporting any defects or maintenance issues promptly.
• Drive company vehicles responsibly and in accordance with UK road traffic laws and company procedures.
• Assist with loading and unloading goods, using appropriate manual handling techniques.
• Check delivery paperwork, goods and quantities before dispatch and on receipt.
• Obtain delivery signatures and complete all relevant paperwork accurately.
• Provide a professional and helpful service to customers during deliveries and collections.
• Receive, check, label and store incoming stock and materials in the warehouse.
• Pick and prepare orders accurately for delivery or collection.
• Maintain accurate stock records and report shortages, damaged goods or discrepancies to the supervisor.
• Keep the warehouse, loading areas and vehicles clean, safe and organised.
• Assist with general warehouse duties and other operational tasks as required.
• Follow health and safety policies, manual handling guidance and company procedures at all times.

Skills

Driving licence

UK road knowledge

Loading/unloading goods

Customer service

Reliability & punctuality

Independent work

Basic numeracy

Education

None

Tools

None

Job description

Delivery Driver/Warehouse Assistant General All-Purpose Plastics (GAP) Ltd•Norwich, England, United Kingdom

Pay - £13.20per hr

Exciting opportunity alert! We are thrilled to announce a fantastic job opening for a delivery driver/warehouse assistant at our bustling Trade Counter in Norwich North! II If you are reliable, organised and enjoy a varied, hands-on role involving driving, deliveries and warehouse work, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

As a Delivery Driver/Warehouse Assistant, you will support the efficient movement, storage and delivery of products to customers and sites. This role is suited to a practical and dependable individual with a strong work ethic, good attention to detail and a commitment to providing excellent customer service.

Key responsibilities - delivery driver and warehouse assistant

Load, secure and deliver products safely and efficiently to customers, sites and other locations.

Complete delivery and collection duties in line with planned routes and schedules.

Carry out vehicle checks before and after deliveries, reporting any defects or maintenance issues promptly.

Drive company vehicles responsibly and in accordance with UK road traffic laws and company procedures.

Assist with loading and unloading goods, using appropriate manual handling techniques.

Check delivery paperwork, goods and quantities before dispatch and on receipt.

Obtain delivery signatures and complete all relevant paperwork accurately.

Provide a professional and helpful service to customers during deliveries and collections.

Receive, check, label and store incoming stock and materials in the warehouse.

Pick and prepare orders accurately for delivery or collection.

Maintain accurate stock records and report shortages, damaged goods or discrepancies to the supervisor.

Keep the warehouse, loading areas and vehicles clean, safe and organised.

Assist with general warehouse duties and other operational tasks as required.

Follow health and safety policies, manual handling guidance and company procedures at all times.

Essential skills and experience - delivery driver and warehouse operations

Previous experience in a delivery driver, warehouse, logistics, distribution or goods-in role is desirable.

Full UK driving licence with a safe and responsible driving record.

Good knowledge of UK roads and the ability to follow delivery routes and schedules.

Experience handling, loading and unloading goods safely.

Good organisational skills and strong attention to detail.

Ability to complete delivery notes, stock records and other paperwork accurately.

Physically fit and able to lift and move goods in line with manual handling guidance.

Reliable, punctual and flexible in a busy working environment.

Good communication and customer service skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a wider warehouse and operations team.

Basic numeracy and literacy skills.

MOST IMPORTANTLY a can-do attitude and a desire to deliver excellent service!

Working hours, pay and benefits - trade counter assistant role

Christmas shutdown

Industry leading salary with open-ended bonus

Excellent opportunities to develop and grow your career

Free life assurance

What Our People Say:

“I am really loving my time here at GAP! The business has grown over the past few years and I am looking forward to see where we will be in the next few years. I enjoy everything about my job, the work culture is amazing and there is always somebody there if you ever need anything. I would recommend GAP to anybody in a heartbeat.”

“Since starting at GAP the business has continuously grown which meant the staff have progressed and grew with the company. The owners are great and kept it a family run place to work - no one is just a number.”

“GAP is a fun and inspiring place to work. The business has grown fast over the years so there is a real buzz around the place. Personally, I think if you work hard you will be rewarded, they have always supported me through hard times, it’s like a family not just a work place!”

We are an equal-opportunity employer

Diversity and inclusion are essential to us and we encourage a culture where everyone can be themselves at work. We value and actively seek out a richly diverse range of talent. Our policies ensure that every job applicant and employee is treated fairly and with equal opportunity to succeed.