Driver / Warehouse Operative

Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Washington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd in Washington is seeking a Driver / Warehouse Operative for a temporary to permanent role. The role combines driving deliveries with warehouse and FLT duties, mainly across the North East, with a Monday to Friday 9am-5pm schedule.

As well as a valid UK driving licence (and over 25 for insurance), the job requires accuracy, reliability and good customer service as you work closely with the warehouse and office teams to fulfil orders.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in driving, warehouse, or logistics environment.
• A full, valid UK driving licence with a clean or acceptable driving record; over 25 due to insurance.
• Experience operating an FLT is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver industrial products and materials across the North East.
• Load, secure, transport and unload goods safely.
• Plan delivery routes to ensure punctual deliveries.
• Complete delivery paperwork and obtain customer signatures.
• Coordinate with warehouse and office teams to manage orders and delivery schedules.

Skills

Driving experience

FLT exposure

UK driving licence

Job description

Driver / Warehouse Operative

Location: Washington

Salary: £13.45 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Contract: Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

What's in it for you

• £13.45 per hour.
• Monday to Friday working hours, 9:00am - 5:00pm.
• No weekend working.
• Temporary to permanent opportunity for the right candidate.
• Varied role combining driving, warehouse and FLT duties.
• Opportunity to join a well-established and reputable industrial business.
• Work within a supportive team environment.

The Business

Our client is a well-established industrial services business based in Washington, supplying products and materials to customers across the North East.

Due to continued business requirements, they are looking to appoint a reliable and hardworking Driver / Warehouse Operative to join their team. This is a varied position, with the majority of your time spent making deliveries, alongside warehouse and occasional FLT duties.

The Role

The role will be split approximately as follows:

• Driver - 60% of the role
• Safely and efficiently deliver industrial products and materials to customers across the North East.
• Load, secure, transport and unload goods in line with health and safety requirements.
• Plan delivery routes effectively to ensure punctual and reliable deliveries.
• Complete delivery paperwork and obtain customer signatures where required.
• Provide professional and friendly customer service when representing the business.
• Work closely with warehouse and office teams to coordinate orders and delivery schedules.

• Warehouse - 30% of the role
• Pick products accurately from pick sheets and prepare orders for dispatch.
• Check product codes, quantities and descriptions to ensure orders are correct.
• Pack and label goods securely and prepare them for delivery.
• Load and unload stock

The Person

• Previous experience in driving, warehouse, or logistics environment.
• A full, valid UK driving licence with a clean or acceptable driving record, due to insurance purposes you will need to be over the age of 25.
• Previous experience operating an FLT, with a valid licence/certificate desirable.
• Good knowledge of the North East road network.
• Experience picking and checking orders using pick sheets.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to work accurately and efficiently.
• A reliable, punctual and flexible approach to work.
• Good physical fitness, as the role involves loading, unloading and moving stock.
• A professional and customer-focused manner when making deliveries.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• The ability to work independently, manage time effectively and meet delivery and warehouse deadlines.
• A positive attitude and willingness to assist across different areas of the business.