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Warehouse Assistant/Driver
KPA Recruitment Ltd
England
On-site
GBP 40,000 - 60,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a dedicated driver to ensure timely and efficient deliveries while maintaining high standards of customer service. This role involves loading and unloading vehicles, keeping accurate records, and assisting with depot operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong customer-focused approach, excellent communication skills, and a good knowledge of local routes. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, making every delivery count in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
- Essential knowledge in fire safety and environmental awareness.
- Experience in customer-facing roles and maintaining vehicle records.
Responsibilities
- Load, drive, and unload vehicles while adhering to regulations.
- Assist in maintaining a clean and efficient depot environment.
Skills
Job description
- Load, drive and unload the vehicle within the regulations laid down by BASIS, statute and the Company.
- Maintain accurate and timely vehicle records and tachograph charts as required by the Company and legislation.
- Maintain vehicles in a clean and safe condition. Report any defects found daily and by manners and appearance of self and vehicle. Create an efficient and courteous image for the Company and its services.
- Assist in the maintenance of a safe and efficient storage and distribution operation.
- Assist in unloading and moving stock around the depot.
- Assist in maintaining the depot in a clean and tidy condition.
- Deliver goods promptly and cost-effectively as instructed by the Depot Manager/Supervisor, ensuring the accuracy of each delivery against the delivery advice note and using the most economic route in the order of priority of each delivery as instructed.
- Adhere to company service standards, procedures and ways of working.
- Adhere to all Company processes.
- Assist with customer enquiries, both over the telephone and face to face.
- Remain focused at all times on presenting a professional and courteous service to all customers and being the face of the company.
- Assist in general depot duties as instructed by the Depot Manager/Supervisor.
- Knowledge of product storage solutions.
- Knowledge of local area and appropriate routes.
- Knowledge of agrochemicals.
- Customer-focused approach.
- Communication and influencing skills.
- IT literate.
- Ability to work as part of a self-managed team.
- Innovative approach, promotes sharing of best practice.
Fire Safety Awareness: Essential
Environmental Awareness: Essential
Transport regulations
Customer-facing environment
Maintaining accurate and legible vehicle records
Farming/agriculture: Desirable
Warehousing and stock control IT systems
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