Driver and Yard Operative

TN United Kingdom; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a reliable Driver and Yard Operative for a full-time position in Loughborough. This dual-role involves warehouse duties and multi-drop deliveries using a flatbed van. The ideal candidate will have a proactive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a full UK driving licence. Enjoy benefits like 23 days annual leave, enhanced sick pay, and opportunities for volunteering.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays

Christmas closure (3 days annual leave)

Buy and sell holiday scheme

Enhanced company sick pay

Employee assistance programme

3 days paid for volunteering

Social activities

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Warehouse experience preferred but not essential.
• Delivery driving experience ideally using flatbeds or commercial vans.
• Must hold a full, clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick, prepare, and pack orders for dispatch.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Plan and carry out customer deliveries in a friendly manner.

Skills

Proactive approach

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Full, clean UK driving licence

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

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We are recruiting for a Driver and Yard Operative to work on a full time and permanent basis on the outskirts of Loughborough.

Salary : £27-28,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Thursday: 7:30am - 5:00pm, Friday: 7:30am - 4:30pm

Company benefits

23 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays

Christmas closure (3 days annual leave)

Buy and sell holiday scheme

Enhanced company sick pay

Employee assistance programme

3 days paid for volunteering

Social activities

Free on-site parking

About the role:

We are looking for a reliable and adaptable Yard / Warehouse Operative & Delivery Driver to join our client's team near Loughborough. This is a dual-role position, split between warehouse responsibilities and multi-drop deliveries when required using a 3.5-ton flatbed van. Some flexibility required on driving days.

You will play a key role in ensuring the efficient running of the warehouse and timely, accurate deliveries to customers. The role requires a proactive attitude, flexibility, and a strong sense of responsibility.

· Accurately pick, prepare, and pack orders for dispatch.

· Receive, check, and store incoming goods to ensure warehouse stock is accurate and well-organised.

· Maintain a clean, safe, and well-presented warehouse environment

· Follow all health and safety protocols.

· Plan and carry out customer deliveries in a friendly, professional manner.

· Conduct daily vehicle checks, report defects, and comply with all driving and transport regulations.

· Use delivery and warehouse systems to record accurate operational data.

· Switch between warehouse and driving duties depending on business needs.

· Ensure timely dispatch and delivery schedules are met without compromise.

About you:

· Professional and friendly manner.

· Proactive approach to maintaining a safe work and driving environment.

· Works well with others and communicates clearly with warehouse and transport teams.

· Warehouse experience preferred but not essential.

· Forklift licence (including side loader) beneficial but not required.

· Delivery driving experience (ideally using flatbeds or commercial vans).

· Must hold a full, clean UK driving licence.

If you are looking for a varied role working with a medium sized business, great people and organisational skills then please apply! For more information, please call Rebecca on 07385 660 400.

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