Delivery Driver/Warehouse Operative

Adecco; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting a Delivery Driver/Warehouse Operative in Aylesbury. The role combines driving deliveries with warehouse duties, with about two days per week on deliveries and three days on warehouse tasks.

The candidate must hold a full UK driving licence, be physically fit, and able to handle manual handling duties. Strong organisational, communication, and customer service skills are essential. A permanent position may follow a successful temporary period.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Van driving experience preferred.
• Warehouse experience advantageous.
• Physically fit with regular manual handling duties.
• Able to load/unload heavy items safely.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to customers using a Sprinter van or Long Wheel Base van.
• Complete local and regional deliveries efficiently and professionally.
• Carry out vehicle checks and maintain vehicles in clean, roadworthy condition.
• Load and unload delivery vehicles safely.
• Obtain proof of delivery where required.
• Plan delivery routes efficiently and communicate issues promptly.
• Pick, pack and prepare customer orders for dispatch.
• Load and unload incoming deliveries.
• Move stock within the warehouse.
• Conduct stock checks and assist with inventory control.
• Receive, inspect and book goods into the warehouse.
• Maintain housekeeping and health and safety standards.
• Assist with general warehouse operations as required.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Customer service

Health and safety awareness

Organisational skills

Reliability

Job description

Do you hold a full, clean UK driving licence? Are you looking for a varied role that combines driving and warehouse work? Would you like the opportunity to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period?

Our client is looking to recruit a Delivery Driver/Warehouse Operative to join their busy and friendly team in Aylesbury.

This is a varied role combining driving responsibilities and warehouse duties, with approximately 2 days per week spent making deliveries and collections and 3 days per week supporting warehouse operations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring customer deliveries are completed safely, efficiently and on time, while supporting the day-to-day running of the warehouse.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver products to customers using a Sprinter van or Long Wheel Base van.
• Complete local and regional deliveries efficiently and professionally.
• Carry out vehicle checks and ensure vehicles are maintained in a clean and roadworthy condition.
• Load and unload delivery vehicles safely.
• Obtain proof of delivery where required.
• Plan delivery routes efficiently and communicate any issues or delays promptly.
• Pick, pack and prepare customer orders for dispatch.
• Load and unload incoming deliveries.
• Move stock safely within the warehouse.
• Conduct stock checks and assist with inventory control.
• Receive, inspect and book goods into the warehouse.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, health and safety.
• Assist with general warehouse operations as required.

Delivery Area

• Oxford
• Northampton
• Other customer locations as required
• Some deliveries may be outside the M25, but routes do not include Central London.

Candidate Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Previous van driving experience preferred.
• Previous warehouse experience would be advantageous.
• Physically fit and comfortable with regular manual handling duties.
• Able to load and unload heavier items safely and efficiently.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.