Warehouse Assistant

Ground Control; Dartford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Varied role in logistics and stores

Full training and development

Forklift training

Health and safety training

Street Works qualifications

Job summary

Ground Control Geotechnical Solutions is seeking a reliable Driver/Store Person to support depot and site teams by managing transport, storage and distribution of equipment and materials. The role blends driving, stock control and logistics, requiring hands-on, organised work across a varied day.

You will drive to project sites, unload safely, manage stock records and assist with site mobilisation. A valid UK licence and experience in similar roles are desirable; forklift tasks and safety

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence with clean record, Category B minimum; Category C preferred.
• Experience in driving, stores or logistics within construction, geotechnical or groundwork is desirable.
• Experience handling and transporting heavy equipment safely.
• Good organisation and attention to detail.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to perform minor equipment maintenance.
• Good understanding of manual handling and safe lifting practices.
• Reliable, punctual and proactive attitude.
• Able to work closely with site and depot teams.
• Flexible and adaptable to a varied workload.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Drive company vehicles to deliver tools, equipment and materials to project sites.
• Load and unload deliveries safely using manual handling techniques and forklifts where required.
• Complete vehicle pre-use and post-use checks and report defects.
• Receive, check and record deliveries against purchase orders.
• Maintain accurate stock records and perform regular inventory checks.
• Organise and safely store tools, materials and equipment at the depot.
• Ensure equipment returned from site is checked, cleaned and stored correctly.
• Carry out basic maintenance and cleaning of tools and equipment.
• Support site mobilisation and demobilisation by coordinating equipment and materials.
• Work with site teams to understand and respond to equipment and material requirements.
• Arrange urgent deliveries to support site operations.
• Assist with setting up and dismantling temporary site stores.
• Follow all HSE, manual handling and transport requirements.
• Keep depot, vehicles and storage areas clean, organised and safe.

Skills

Driving

Stock management

Equipment handling

Organisation

Forklift operation

Manual handling

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

At Ground Control Geotechnical Solutions, we deliver high-quality geotechnical and groundwork services across a range of projects. We're looking for a reliable and organised Driver / Store Person to support our depot and site teams by managing the transportation, storage and distribution of equipment and materials. You'll play an important role in making sure our teams have the tools, machinery and materials they need, when they need them. The role combines driving, stock management, equipment handling and logistics, so you'll need to be hands‑on, organised and comfortable with a varied working day.

• Drive company vehicles to deliver tools, equipment and materials to project sites.
• Load and unload deliveries safely using manual handling techniques and forklifts where required.
• Complete vehicle pre-use and post-use checks and report any defects.
• Receive, check and record deliveries against purchase orders.
• Maintain accurate stock records and carry out regular inventory checks.
• Organise and safely store tools, materials and equipment at the depot.
• Ensure equipment returned from site is checked, cleaned and stored correctly.
• Carry out basic maintenance and cleaning of tools and equipment.
• Support site mobilisation and demobilisation by coordinating equipment and materials.
• Work closely with site teams to understand and respond to their equipment and material requirements.
• Arrange urgent deliveries when required to support site operations.
• Assist with setting up and dismantling temporary site stores.
• Follow all HSE, manual handling and transport requirements.
• Keep the depot, vehicles and storage areas clean, organised and safe.

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation. We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.

• Valid UK driving licence with a clean driving record (Category B minimum; Category C preferred).
• Experience in a driving, stores or logistics role, ideally within construction, geotechnical or groundwork.
• Experience handling and transporting heavy equipment safely.
• Good organisation and attention to detail.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and confidence carrying out minor equipment maintenance.
• Good understanding of manual handling and safe lifting practices.
• Reliable, punctual and proactive approach.
• Comfortable working closely with site and depot teams.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to a varied workload.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.

Desirable

• Counterbalance or Reach forklift licence.
• NRSWA/Street Works qualification.
• Experience supporting site mobilisation.
• CSCS card or equivalent.
• First Aid or Fire Marshal training.

Ground Control is a leading external maintenance business and biodiversity expert committed to enhancing and improving the physical environment for our customers and their communities.

We're a purpose driven, values centred business, on a mission to realise the potential of human nature by bringing together people, places and the planet. Human Nature - At Its Best Founded in 1973 Turnover Growing Daily

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Varied role combining driving, logistics and stores responsibilities.
• Full training and development opportunities.
• Forklift training and certification where required.
• Health and safety training.
• Opportunity to gain Street Works qualifications.
• Career progression opportunities within logistics and site operations.
• Employee benefits and discounts.
• The opportunity to play a key role in supporting major geotechnical and groundwork projects., Competitive salary - aligned with your skills and experience
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for the future
• Recognition schemes - celebrating and rewarding great work
• Private GP service - fast, convenient access to medical support
• Life insurance - providing added peace of mind
• Subsidised gym membership - supporting your health and wellbeing
• Holiday buy scheme - purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave