Depot Operative

PPG; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG is seeking a full-time, permanent role based in Huddersfield. The job involves order processing by phone and trade counter, colour matching and formulation, stock replenishment, and driving for site visits or deliveries. Training plans support personal growth and career development.

The position requires a Full UK Driving Licence (3 points max), excellent communication, and IT proficiency. You will work in a busy depot with 40 hours per week, weekday shifts, and 25 days holiday plus bank

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence essential (Maximum 3 points).
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Ability to use IT equipment and complete required training programmes.
• Organised approach to work including daily route planning.
• Structured approach to tasks and ability to meet customer ETAs.
• Passion for delivering high quality customer service and driving business growth.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high accuracy when picking customer orders.
• Work across roles as required to support depot operations.
• Maintain efficiency and meet picking performance criteria.
• Comply with health and safety regulations and complete required training.
• Communicate effectively to build strong relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Coordinate deliveries and keep records up to date.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain client relationships.
• Report issues with goods or services to Branch management in a timely manner.
• Collect accurate payments from customers as advised by Branch management.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Organised approach to work

Route planning

Structured task management

Customer service focus

IT equipment proficiency

Job description

Full Time | Permanent

Working within a busy and growing depot your duties will vary from day to day ranging from:

• Office based activities such as processing orders via phone or over the trade counter.
• Working within the paint mixing area which may include using colour tools to identify colours and provide an accurate match. Then processing the colour formulation and producing the required colour.
• During peak times you may be picking orders or replenishing stock via a warehouse management system.
• Maintain key customer relationships and ensure expected standards are met.
• Assist with daily vehicle logistics and route planning.
• Occasional driving for customer site visits or deliveries may be required.
• Full training will be provided with ongoing training plans put in place to provide the opportunity for personal growth and career development.

Location

Huddersfield

Working Hours

40 per week, annualised. Shifts between 7:00 – 18:00, Monday – Friday (no weekends). 25 days holiday + bank holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure a high level of accuracy is maintained when picking customer orders.
• Work effectively between differing roles as required.
• Maintain a level of efficiency and utilisation as set by the picking performance criteria.
• Align with health and safety regulations, always maintain safe-working practices and undertake any required training.
• Communicate optimally to build open working relationships with all colleagues, and act as a role model for the PPG values and behavioural indicators.
• Pick items as required for daily delivery.
• Coordinate deliveries in a timely, efficient manner and keep records as required.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain existing client relationships.
• Report any problems that may arise from goods or services supplied by the company to the relevant Branch management in a timely manner.
• Collect accurate payment from customers, as advised by the Branch management, and then keep safely as per procedure.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence essential (Maximum 3 points)
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to use relevant IT equipment and complete required training programme and ongoing competence assurance training.
• Organised approach to work including ability to plan daily route for deliveries.
• Structured approach to tasks and ability to meet customer ETA’s.
• Passion for delivering high quality customer service and driving business growth.

Equal Opportunity

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [e-mail].

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organisational needs. Other incentives may apply. Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.