Warehouse Operative and Driver

Brennan & Co; Dublin; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Brennan & Co, a Dublin-based group, seeks a Warehouse Operative & Driver to ensure safe, efficient delivery of products and support warehouse operations. You will load, unload, inspect deliveries and help fulfil customer orders with accuracy and care.

The role requires a full, clean driver's licence, delivery experience and strong communication skills. You will work as part of a busy logistics team to maintain high service standards.

Qualifications

• Full, clean driver's license is essential.
• Delivery driving experience or experience operating commercial vehicles.
• Customer-facing experience or ability to engage confidently with customers.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Previous warehouse experience.
• Good numeric ability and attention to detail.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels in and outside the company.
• Ability to multi-task, skill in establishing priorities and managing workloads.
• Excellent customer relationship skills with ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Ability to be flexible and to adapt and work effectively with a variety of situations or individuals.
• Basic IT skills in excel/word/outlook desirable
• Forklift license
• Clean drivers’ license

Responsibilities

• Deliver stock to customers in a safe, efficient and timely manner.
• Load, unload and secure goods safely for transportation.
• Support warehouse activities as required by operational needs.
• Responsible for receiving and inspecting deliveries and ensuring that safe unloading procedures are followed.
• Ensure that incoming materials are consistent with the accompanying paperwork, are in good condition and are stored and stacked according to product storage requirements and company procedures.
• Ensure returned stock is received and receipted in accordance with procedures.
• Pick, count, assemble and pack orders ensuring that stock is in good condition and that the order is consistent with the accompanying paperwork.
• Check lot numbers and expiry dates on stock in accordance with procedures and ensure appropriate rotation.
• Compile monthly expiring and expired stock checklists.
• Stock taking and stock control.
• Complete daily/weekly temperature checks in accordance with agreed procedures.
• Monitor and log return of grey crates.
• Work in accordance with company policies and procedures ensuring quality standards are adhered to.
• Keep a safe, tidy and clean place of work for warehouse personnel, other employees and visitors.
• Operate the forklift in accordance with agreed procedures.
• Assist drivers with loading the vans for deliveries as required.
• Provide day-to-day support to Operations Manager.
• Other ad-hoc duties, projects and assignments as needed or directed

Skills

Driver's license

Delivery driving

Customer service

Communication skills

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Multitasking

MS Excel / IT basics

Forklift license

Clean driving record

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE & DRIVER DESCRIPTION

Reports to: Logistics Manager

Company: Brennan & Co

The Brennan & Co Group, founded in Dublin in 1967, incorporates four companies – Brennan & Co, Brennan & Co NI, Brennan & Co SVS and Irish Power and Process Ltd. The Group is a market leader in the supply and servicing of equipment, reagents and consumables along with supply chain management to the Life Sciences, Healthcare, Industrial and Pharmacy sectors in Ireland, Europe and Asia.

At our heart we have always had a focus on our people. Our suppliers, our customers and our employees. We value innovation, exceptional customer service and quality in all we do.

We are a dedicated team of professionals who love what we do and the people we work with. Join us on our journey to grow our business while maintaining our core values of accountability, honesty, respect and communications.

WHY THIS ROLE EXISTS

This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and timely delivery of Brennan & Company products to customers, providing excellent service and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism on the road. This role also supports warehouse operations as required, assisting with the receipt, storage, picking, packing and dispatch of stock to ensure the smooth and effective running of the logistics function and the accurate fulfilment of customer orders.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver stock to customers in a safe, efficient and timely manner
• Load, unload and secure goods safely for transportation
• Support warehouse activities as required by operational needs
• Responsible for receiving and inspecting deliveries and ensuring that safe unloading procedures are followed
• Ensure that incoming materials are consistent with the accompanying paperwork, are in good condition and are stored and stacked according to product storage requirements and company procedures
• Ensure returned stock is received and receipted in accordance with procedures
• Pick, count, assemble and pack orders ensuring that stock is in good condition and that the order is consistent with the accompanying paperwork
• Check lot numbers and expiry dates on stock in accordance with procedures and ensure appropriate rotation
• Compile monthly expiring and expired stock checklists
• Stock taking and stock control
• Complete daily/weekly temperature checks in accordance with agreed procedures
• Monitor and log return of grey crates
• Work in accordance with company policies and procedures ensuring quality standards are adhered to
• Keep a safe, tidy and clean place of work for warehouse personnel, other employees and visitors
• Operate the forklift in accordance with agreed procedures
• Assist drivers with loading the vans for deliveries as required
• Provide day-to-day support to Operations Manager
• Other ad-hoc duties, projects and assignments as needed or directed

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Full, clean driver's license (essential)
• Previous delivery driving experience or experience operating commercial vehicles
• Experience in a customer-facing role or willingness and ability to engage confidently with customers.
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Previous warehouse experience
• Good numeric ability and excellent attention to detail
• Team worker with strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels in and outside the company
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients
• Ability to multi-task, skill in establishing priorities and managing workloads
• Excellent customer relationship skills with ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Ability to be flexible and to adapt and work effectively with a variety of situations or individuals
• Basic IT skills in excel/word/outlook desirable
• Forklift License
• Clean drivers’ license

Brennan & Co Group is proud to be an accredited Guaranteed Irish business, reflecting our commitment to creating and sustaining high-quality employment in Ireland and supporting Irish communities and industries.