Driver/Warehouse/Trade Counter Operative

Edge Building Products; Horsham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Lunch provided

Job summary

Edge Building Products in the United Kingdom is seeking a reliable Driver / Warehouse Operative with Trade Counter responsibilities. The role combines deliveries, warehouse tasks, and direct customer interaction at the trade counter, demanding strong organisation and a customer-focused attitude.

You will drive, manage stock, assist customers, and process sales while maintaining safety and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in driving and warehouse roles.
• Good communication and customer service.
• Basic IT skills for order processing.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Physical fitness for manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Deliver goods to customers safely and on time.
• Load and unload delivery vehicles.
• Plan routes efficiently and ensure timely deliveries.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report issues.
• Maintain accurate delivery records and obtain signatures.
• Receive, check, and store incoming deliveries.
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for dispatch.
• Maintain a clean, organised warehouse environment.
• Conduct regular stock checks and assist with inventory control.
• Operate warehouse equipment (e.g. pallet trucks, forklifts if licensed).
• Serve customers at the trade counter in a friendly and professional manner.
• Process sales orders, payments, and returns.
• Provide product information and basic technical advice.
• Promote products and upsell where appropriate.
• Handle customer queries and resolve issues efficiently.

Skills

UK driving licence

Driving experience

Warehouse experience

Customer service

Basic IT skills

Team player

Physical fitness

Communication skills

Tools

Pallet trucks

Forklift (licensed)

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking individual to join our team as a Driver / Warehouse Operative with Trade Counter responsibilities. This is a varied role involving deliveries, warehouse duties, and direct customer interaction at the trade counter. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, a customer-focused attitude, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Driving Duties

• Deliver goods to customers safely and on time
• Load and unload delivery vehicles
• Plan routes efficiently and ensure timely deliveries
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any issues
• Maintain accurate delivery records and obtain customer signatures

Warehouse Duties

• Receive, check, and store incoming deliveries
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for dispatch
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe warehouse environment
• Conduct regular stock checks and assist with inventory control
• Operate warehouse equipment (e.g. pallet trucks, forklifts if licensed)

Sales Counter Duties

• Serve customers at the trade counter in a friendly and professional manner
• Process sales orders, payments, and returns
• Provide product information and basic technical advice
• Promote products and upsell where appropriate
• Handle customer queries and resolve issues efficiently

Skills & Experience Required

• Valid clean UK driving licence (essential)
• Previous experience in a driving and/or warehouse role
• Experience working on a sales or trade counter (preferred)
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Basic IT skills for order processing systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good level of physical fitness (manual handling required)

Desirable

• Forklift licence (Counterbalance)
• Knowledge of products relevant to the industry (e.g. building supplies, electrical, plumbing, etc.)
• Experience using stock management systems

Personal Attributes

• Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Attention to detail
• Flexible and willing to take on varied tasks

Working Hours & Benefits

• Full-time
• Monday to Friday 07:00 to 16:30
• 29K
• Pension
• Lunch Provided