Driver / Branch Assistant

Williams Trade Supplies; Reading; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Forklift training provided

Discounted shopping platform

Private medical insurance for the full

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Job summary

Williams Trade Supplies Holdings Limited in Reading is seeking a Driver / Branch Assistant to join a busy team. You’ll deliver orders and help prepare goods for delivery, using forklifts when trained, and provide excellent customer service.

This full-time role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00 (or 07:00-15:30 on a rota). No weekends. Full forklift training is provided if not already qualified.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong customer service skills.
• Attention to detail in handling goods and records.
• Forklift experience preferred but not essential; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Delivering orders safely with excellent service.
• Use forklifts and other aids after training.
• Picking goods and preparing orders for delivery.
• Receipting, storing and replenishing goods.
• Undertaking inventory control.
• Keep warehouse clean, tidy and safe.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Forklift experience

Job description

Position: Driver / Branch Assistant

Salary: £26,832 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week MON-FRI 08:30-17:00/07:00 - 15:30 (ROTA) *NO WEEKENDS!

Location: Williams, Tunbridge Jones Business Park, Cradock Road, Reading RG2 0JT

*** A full UK Driving Licence is essential for this role ***

If you're interested in working for a company that's been listed for 5 years running on the ‘Top 100 Best Companies to Work For’, then keep reading...

We're looking for a Driver / Branch Assistant to join our friendly and busy team in Reading! You’ll be involved in both the preparation of goods for deliveries and the deliveries themselves, so a good attention to detail and excellent customer service skills are a must!

Previous Forklift experience and qualifications would be ideal, but are not essential, we provide full in-house Forklift Training for our staff members!

As our Driver / Branch Assistant, you'll be:

• Delivering orders safely, efficiently and with the excellent customer service
• Using forklifts (if qualified / once we train you) and other mechanical aids
• Picking goods and preparing orders for delivery
• Receipting, storing and replenishing goods
• Undertaking inventory control
• Helping to keep the warehouse clean, tidy and a safe
• General branch duties to support the team in the successful running of the branch

Ideally, you are:

• Highly accurate in your approach to work with good attention to detail
• Able to work in what can sometimes be a physically challenging role
• Respectful in adhering to Health & Safety guidelines at all times
• Keen to meet deadlines with a flexible approach to daily tasks
• Passionate about delivering excellent customer service
• A great team player who makes a positive contribution

Some of our excellent benefits include:

• 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with the length of service
• Training and development opportunities specific to you
• Discounted shopping platform & gym membership
• Private medical insurance for the whole family
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Car leasing & cycle-to-work schemes
• Company discount on our products
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance

So what are you waiting for!?