Warehouse Operative Driver Chargehand

MPA Recruitment; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

MPA Recruitment is seeking a Warehouse Operative Driver Chargehand in the Greater Belfast area. The role combines driving category C vehicles with day-to-day supervision of a warehouse/driver team, ensuring efficient intake, storage, picking, despatch and delivery operations.

Responsibilities include vehicle checks, log management, stock accuracy, and adherence to health and safety standards. A valid Category C licence and relevant experience are essential for this hands-on supervisory position.

Qualifications

• 2 Years’ experience in a Procurement/Logistics environment or 18 months experience with GCSEs
• All applicants must HOLD a Valid Category C Driving Licence for UK use
• Experience in coordinating warehouse/driver operations and using barcode systems could be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles within licence limits in a careful, lawful manner and operate lifts/ramps
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and log journeys; report defects promptly
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and interior condition
• Complete Accident Report Form within 48 hours of any incident
• Record fuel usage and monitor vehicle logbook and receipts
• Assist with stock checks and ensure audit trails for equipment with barcode systems
• Deputise for Warehouse/Driver Supervisors as required
• Support delivery schedules and route planning for efficient operations
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and warehouse procedures

Skills

Category C Licence

Driving Licence

Team Supervision

Logistics Experience

Vehicle Checks

Health & Safety

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Warehouse Operative Driver Chargehand

On behalf of our Client, MPA Recruitment welcomes suitable applications for the role of Warehouse Operative Driver Chargehand. The post holder will be responsible for driving vehicles that fall within a category C License on a rotational basis and take charge of the other warehouse/driver operatives.

The CECS Warehouse Operative/Driver Chargehand will assist the supervisor in the day-to-day supervision of a team of CECS Warehouse/driver operatives. The post holder will assist the supervisor to maintain the distribution cycle to include intake, receipt, put away, replenishment picking marshalling, despatch and delivery, as well as decontamination of all returned items

Location – Greater Belfast Area

Hours of Work – 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm.

Salary – £12.75 per hour

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive any vehicle allocated within the limits of his/her driving licence in a careful, lawful manner with special reference to the equipment being carried. Operate lifts and ramps on vehicles
• Carry out daily routine vehicle checks of their vehicle and log all journeys and report all vehicle defects immediately. Ensure fuel usage is recorded accurately.
• Wash the vehicle and ensure that the interior is kept clean and tidy.
• Ensure that an Accident Report Form is completed and submitted at the earliest possible opportunity and in any event not later than 48 hours from the date of any accident, however minor, involving the vehicle in his/her charge.
• Carry out routine inspections of the vehicle defects to ensure compliance and appropriate maintenance of the vehicle fleet.
• Ensure that details of all petrol and oil drawn are recorded in the vehicle logbook or database and the supporting receipts are passed to the supervisor.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date record of all individual journeys in the vehicle logbook or database.
• Report and escal…
• Deliver, Assemble, Demonstrate, Collect and Dismantle Parcels, Equipment and another commodity as required. This includes obtaining the signature from client or facility manager.
• Undertake duties in accordance with Warehouse Operational Procedures and Working Instructions to include the use of Barcode scanners.
• Deputise for the Warehouse/Driver Supervisors as and when required.
• Ensure all receipts of incoming stock/non-stock goods from suppliers are verified for quantity and quality, and ensure all discrepancies and damages are reported as per procedures.
• Access, Update and maintain logistics systems to ensure accurate inventory.
• Assist in the planning, organising and review of the delivery schedule to ensure that maximum efficiency is achieved and maintained with regard to Route scheduling, vehicle loading and customer service.
• Organise workflow and ensure that all new and returnable equipment has an audit trail by the use of bar code scanners utilising the designated computer system.
• Ensure effective decontamination of all returned items complying with quality control and assurance standards. Disposing of all condemned items. Maintaining documentation to support audit requirements.
• Assist with the stock checks to include perpetual and year end stock taking routines.
• Ensure the Warehouse is kept in a clean and tidy condition and free from obstruction. Aware of and comply with Health and Safety at Work Act, COISHH

Experience

2 Years’ Experience in a Procurement/ Logistics environment

OR

Three GCSE’s or equivalent (including GCSE English Language and GCSE Maths (Grades A* to C)

AND

18 months Experience in a Procurement/ Logistics

• Ability to work with others in a team, and also under direction

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office in particular Word and Excel

• All applicants must HOLD a Valid Category C Driving Licence to use in the UK

• 1 years’ experience of driving a Category C License vehicle for deliveries and collections.

• Licensed to drive a Counterbalance Truck or Reach Truck