Warehouse Operative/Driver

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Rochester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established local business is seeking a skilled Warehouse Operative and Delivery Driver to join their team in Hoo. In this role, you will assist the Warehouse Manager in ensuring efficient operations, from picking and preparing goods for delivery to maintaining high standards of health and safety. An essential position to uphold operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employer pension contribution of 3%

Vitality Healthcare for employees

Qualifications

• Experience in warehousing procedures required.
• Ability to handle demanding workloads essential.
• Knowledge of driving/delivering in Central London is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Pick and prepare goods for timely delivery to Central London.
• Assist with loading and unloading deliveries.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety and hygiene.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in IT applications

Ability to handle heavy objects

Education

Fork Lift licence

Full clean driving licence

Job description

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Our client, a well-established local business specialising in storage and luxury retail fit-out solutions, is seeking a skilled Warehouse Operative and Delivery Driver to join their team based in Hoo.

As a Warehouse Operative and Delivery Driver, you will play a crucial role in assisting the Warehouse Manager in ensuring the efficient operation of the warehouse. Your responsibilities will span from picking and preparing goods for delivery to maintaining high standards of health and safety, hygiene, and security across the work environment. This position is vital in upholding the company’s commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Pick and prepare goods for timely delivery to Central London
Assist with loading and unloading deliveries, checking for discrepancies and reporting issues
Maintain high standards of health and safety, hygiene, and security in the work environment
Keep buildings, vehicles, and equipment clean and well-maintained
Ensure planned maintenance of vehicles, machinery, and equipment is carried out
Assist with the repair or restoration of items according to client requirements
Help update and maintain the client asset register

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience in warehousing procedures and ability to handle a demanding workload
Proficiency in using IT applications to manage and process information
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks
Willingness to work flexibly to meet workload demands (there will be some out-of-hours work required with overtime paid)
Full clean driving licence (essential) and own transport (desirable)
Fork Lift licence (essential)
Confidence and capability in handling heavy objects in line with manual handling policy
Knowledge of driving/delivering in Central London

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional days awarded at 3, 5, 10, and 15 years of service
Employer pension contribution of 3% and employee contribution of 5%
Vitality Healthcare for employees

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