Stores Operative Support Driver

Aptus Utilities Ltd.; Derby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Stores Operative, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to grow. This full-time role involves supporting the operational workforce, managing materials, and ensuring smooth operations. You'll enjoy a positive workplace that values teamwork and personal development. With benefits like cashback plans, gym discounts, and an extra day off for charity work, your contributions will make a real difference. If you love engaging with others and are proud of your work, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Cashback plans for eye-care, dental & prescriptions

Gym and fitness discounts

Extra day off for charity work

Enhanced training and development

Employer Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with team and succeed together.
• Strong problem-solving skills and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Support stores activities and assist the Stores Manager.
• Organise materials for collection and delivery.

Skills

Good communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer care

Education

Full UK driving licence

Fork lift truck licence

First Aid certification

Job description

Working as a Stores Operative/Runner at Aptus is both rewarding and dynamic. I enjoy the hands-on nature of the job as each day brings new challenges. We’re a group of people who have each other’s backs, always ready to help and learn from others. The support you receive at Aptus motivates me each day to come in with an encouraging attitude. It is both a positive and productive workplace, which makes a real difference day to day.

- Callum, Stores Operative

What you will be doing:

We currently have 2 opportunities available to work within the current stores management team at either our Yorkshire or Leyland Depots, providing support to the operational workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing support with all stores activities including assisting the Stores Manager to control and issue materials
• Organising materials for collection and delivery
• Delivery or collection of materials, plant, tools or traffic management equipment to/from sites
• Clearing sites of barriers, signs, and any surplus materials and ensuring their return to the relevant depot
• Keeping records using our bespoke in-house system to ensure accurate stock levels are maintained

If you enjoy traveling and engaging with others – this may be the job for you.

What we ask from you:

• Engage with the team to succeed together whilst working within timescales. When you’re not on the road, you will help your colleagues in the depot.
• A full UK driving licence (towing experience is essential).
• Genuine care for the needs of customers and colleagues.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with everyone.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Be our driving force, who love what they do and take pride in their job whilst representing our business out on the roads.
• Fork lift truck licence is preferable.
• First Aid, Manual Handling, NRSWA (Streetworks), and knowledge of gas, water, and electrical fittings are preferable.

What we can offer in return:

• Benefits include cashback plans including eye-care, dental & prescriptions, to name just a few. Please click on our benefits brochure to view further details.
• Gym, fitness, and retail discounts.
• Donate a Day – we will gift you an extra day off each year to do something for charity or within the community.
• Enhanced training and development.
• Mentoring and ongoing guidance, not only to settle you into your role but throughout your career with Aptus.
• We promote physical and mental health and provide additional support to our employees via our Employer Assistance Program all year round.

This is a full-time position working in a Depot environment.

Location - Unit 2-4, New Court, Mildred Sylvester Way, Normanton, Wakefield, WF6 1TA or Unit G3, Leyland Business Park, Centurion Way, Leyland, PR25 3GR.

What’s next?

Please send CV and contact details to [e-mail].

If you are shortlisted for this role, you will be contacted by a member of our People Team or the Hiring Manager, who will usually arrange a short telephone interview before a face-to-face meeting.