Driver / Warehouse Assistant

PSSL ProSound and Stage Lighting; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading live production company seeks an experienced Driver/Warehouse Assistant to join their team. This role involves driving, delivery preparation, and maintaining audio systems. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a full UK driving license, and the ability to work under pressure. You'll enjoy benefits such as a competitive medical cash plan and opportunities for career advancement while being part of a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Medical Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities for training and career advancement

Pension plan with employer contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment with multi-tasking ability.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing tasks.
• Fit to lift and move equipment following Health and Safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-drop van driving duties around local areas.
• Deliver equipment to various UK locations.
• Organize and maintain stock in the warehouse.
• Assist in loading and unloading delivery vehicles.
• Prepare and pack equipment for delivery.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Good administration skills

Ability to use computers, especially Microsoft Office

Excellent organisation skills

Ability to multitask

Education

Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent)

Tools

Forklift license (Reach or counterbalance)

Job description

Solotech is not accepting Agency/Recruiter submissions.

We are actively seeking an experienced driver with warehouse experience to join our high performance team.

The Driver / Warehouse Assistant will assist with the preparation, maintenance and delivery of audio systems for Solotech's busy Live Productions department.

Why Solotech?

As a global leader in live productions, systems integration and virtual technology, our team is comprised of more than 2,000 passionate individuals.

Our ambition? To deliver spectacular experiences worldwide.

Your day will look like this:

• Multi drop van driving duties around the local and surrounding areas.
• Delivering to our various UK office locations.
• Store, organise and rotate stock utilizing proper storage methods and procedure.
• Prepare, pack and load equipment for delivery.
• Load and unload delivery courier/transport vehicles containing a variety of equipment.
• To ensure equipment is delivered within timelines and with appropriate packaging and documentation.
• Do regular checks on warehouse vehicles for fluid levels, proper tyre pressure and cleanliness, report potential safety issues or service needs.
• To assist in the preparation and maintenance of audio systems within the warehouse.
• To assist in general warehouse operation and organisation.
• To assist with stock management.
• To report to managers any anomalies, lost, stolen or damaged equipment.
• Be a Solotech ambassador at all times.
• Any other reasonable ad-hoc requests as required by your manager.

Essential Skills / Experience:

• Strong communication skills
• Good administration skills.
• Able to interact with people of all professional levels.
• Flexible and adaptable with the ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure – the role is fast paced, with several jobs loading / unloading simultaneously
• Ability to use a computers, in particular Microsoft Office packages.
• Initiative and the ability to work unsupervised, whilst recognising when to ask questions.
• Excellent organisation skills.
• Fit and able to lift and move equipment as required within given Health and Safety guidelines.
• Work as an enthusiastic member of the team, developing positive working relationships with other Solotech's colleagues, departments, and external contacts.

Desirable Skills / Experience:

• Knowledge of pro-audio equipment.
• Forklift license (Reach or counterbalance)

Level of education:

• Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent)

Essential requirements:

• Right to work and remain in the UK
• Full, UK driving license with no more than 3 penalty points and at least 2 years driving experience
• Ability to travel throughout the UK including overnight stays from time to time
• Flexibility to work unsociable hours as required in addition to your normal hours of work from time to time

Our offer to you:

• Competitive Medical Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Program: free counselling, legal support & 24.7 help line
• Opportunities for training and career advancement
• Pension plan with employer contribution
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• And More

We appreciate your time and look forward to considering your application!

Find out more at: www.solotech.com