Warehouse Assistant/ Van Driver

Sovini Trade Supplies; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Warehouse Assistant/ Van Driver, where you'll be responsible for ensuring orders are prepared, delivered, and maintaining stock. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, providing a dynamic work environment focused on inclusivity and equality.

Benefits

22 days holiday increasing with service

Cycle 2 Work Scheme

Group personal pension scheme

Life Assurance

Career development opportunities

Corporate discount scheme

Staff well-being program

Qualifications

• Experience in working within the Building Supplies Industry.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Pick and prepare orders for loading onto delivery vehicles.
• Deliver orders to customers in the vicinity using a van.
• Replenish stock and manage inventory levels.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Drive

Self-motivation

Education

UK driver’s License

Job description

We are currently looking for a Warehouse Assistant/ Van Driver to join Sovini Trade Supplies, part of The Sovini Group.

Fully committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion; we promote a positive culture of valuing and celebrating diversity and accepting and including people regardless of their personal characteristics or circumstances. Whoever you are, you can expect to be treated fairly, with respect and free from discrimination. Inclusivity matters – We recognise candidates may have diverse needs, and we will always look to support this throughout the process.

If you have got the talent, the potential, the drive and determination there is a place for you at The Sovini Group.

This position is a permanent opportunity.

As a Warehouse Assistant/ Van Driver, you will be expected to:

·Ensuring all orders are picked, ready for loading on Sovini Trade Supplies vehicles.

·Delivering orders to STS customers in the surrounding area using a van.

·Replenishing stock in the correct warehouse locations, stock receiving purchase orders and stock rotation duties.

·Completing warehousing duties as instructed by Senior Personnel.

·Serving customers via our trade counter service facility.

·Maintain detailed knowledge of all products and materials (i.e. qualities, uses, sizes, quantities, availability etc.) and to understand what items / building materials are required for both Trade & Retail Customer’s needs.

·Operate the BISTRACK system without error and administer all transactions as percompany guidelines

·Maintain safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat; maintaining clean shipping supply area; complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

·Meet appraisal targets and support the delivery and achievement of overall business objectives.

·Commit to equality and diversity and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken.

·Adhere with the Health and Safety at Work Act to take reasonable care of own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts and omissions.

To be successful in a Warehouse Assistant/ Van Driver role, the skills you will need:

·UK driver’s License

·Experience of working within a Building Supplies Industry.

·Excellent oral and written communication skills.

·Ability to prioritise and manage workload to meet strict deadlines.

·Self-motivated with enthusiasm, commitment and drive and ability to work under pressure and still produce a high standard of work.

·Ability to work as a member of a fast paced team.

·Ability to be flexible, multi-skilled and willing to go the extra-mile.

·A thorough understanding and strong commitment to Equal Opportunities Policy issues, demonstrating a commitment to working effectively with an Equal Opportunities Framework.

·Excellent communication skills, able to communicate across multiple channels including Microsoft Teams, Face to Face and Email.

·To demonstrate The Sovini Group’s values in your day to day job role – Success, Passion, Authenticity, Courage, Enterprise.

Experience or Knowledge of the below would be advantageous but not essential:

·Valid counterbalance FLT license

·Experience of driving delivery vans, multi-drop deliveries and delivering bulky materials to customers.

·Knowledge of legislation, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to transportation.

So if you are looking for a Warehouse Assistant/ Van Driver role with:

·Competitive salary - £25,654.36

·40 Hours per week (Monday-Friday).

·22 days holiday increasing with service.

·Cycle 2 Work Scheme.

·Group personal pension scheme.

·Life Assurance.

·Career development opportunities.

·Corporate discount scheme.

·Staff well-being and ‘feel-good’ programme.

Apply online via our website today!

Please note we do not accept approaches from recruitment agencies and only applications made via our website will be accepted.

Closing date – 29th June 2025

Please note that shortlisting may take place prior to the advert closing, if a high volume of suitable applicants have applied, the advert may close early. Please do not hesitate to submit your application.