Driver / Stores Assistant

Employment Solutions Ltd; Bacup; On-site; GBP 38,598,000 - 39,950,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment Solutions Ltd is seeking a reliable Driver / Stores Assistant for a busy engineering/manufacturing environment. The role combines driving and stores duties with a four-day week and potential permanent position after 12 weeks.

Starting immediately, the role offers 40 hours per week (Mon-Thu) with a temporary-to-permanent contract. Pay is £13.47 per hour, reflecting hands-on responsibilities in delivery, stock control and warehousing.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence (clean preferred).
• Must be aged 25+ for company vehicle insurance.
• Experience in driving, stores, warehouse or logistics.
• Good organisational skills and reliability.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Drive company pickup or van to collect and deliver parts, materials and equipment.
• Complete local and regional deliveries.
• Support stores and spares department when not driving.
• Receive and process incoming goods.
• Pick, pack and prepare parts for dispatch.
• Load and unload vehicles.
• Maintain stock records and inventory accuracy.
• Keep stores area clean, safe and organised.
• Carrying out routine vehicle checks and reporting defects.
• Follow all company health and safety procedures.

Skills

Driving

Stores/Warehouse

Logistics experience

Attention to detail

Timekeeping

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift Licence

Job description

Driver / Stores Assistant

We are recruiting for a reliable and hardworking Driver / Stores Assistant to join a busy engineering/manufacturing environment.

This is a varied, hands-on position combining driving and delivery duties with stores and warehouse responsibilities. The role offers an excellent four-day working week and the opportunity to secure a permanent position following the initial 12-week period.

Pay: £13.47 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Thursday

Contract: Temporary to Permanent - initial 12-week period

Start: Immediate

Key Responsibilities

• Driving a company pickup or van to collect and deliver parts, materials and equipment
• Completing local and regional deliveries
• Supporting the stores and spares department when not driving
• Receiving and processing incoming goods
• Picking, packing and preparing parts for dispatch
• Loading and unloading company vehicles
• Maintaining accurate stock and inventory records
• Keeping the stores area clean, safe and organised
• Carrying out routine vehicle checks and reporting defects
• Following all company health and safety procedures

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Full UK Driving Licence - clean licence preferred
• Must be aged 25+ for company vehicle insurance
• Previous driving, stores, warehouse or logistics experience
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Reliable with excellent attendance and timekeeping
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience within engineering, manufacturing or an industrial environment
• Forklift Truck Licence
• Experience using stock control or inventory systems

Pay & Hours

• £13.47 per hour
• 40 hours per week
• Monday - Thursday
• Four-day working week

This is an immediate-start, temp-to-perm opportunity, with the initial temporary period expected to last approximately 12 weeks.