Job Description

Swanstaff Ltd are looking for a Van driver for our client based in Charlton.

Objective: Responsible for delivering sales orders to customers in a safe and

professional manner. You will load orders on to the company vehicle safely

securing the products as required, and, collect materials from suppliers as

requested. Excellent customer service is required when liaising with both

customers and suppliers being helpful, polite and professional.

Responsibilities:

The Store Driver is responsible for the delivery of product, collection of materials and

providing the highest level of service to our customers. You will take the utmost care whilst driving and adhere to all relevant rules and signs to undertake the most direct route arriving to customers on time.

* Use mechanical aids where necessary in a safe and efficient way requesting training/assistance if required.

* Preparing customer orders

* Loading customer orders on to the company vehicle

* Deliver orders to customers as required using company vehicle efficiently

* Pick up materials at suppliers as required using company vehicle efficiently

* Ensure company vehicle is clean, tidy, levels and tyre pressures are checked regularly and any damages reported to your Manager as soon as possible

* Housekeeping of warehouse and offices to be kept clean and tidy, organized and properly stocked, this will involve, cleaning, tidying up, etc.

* Work in cooperation and a professional manner with your colleagues, other Stores and head office staff

* Assist moving products and supplies within the store warehouse as required and directed

* Assists in ensuring the Store complies with all safety standards

* Comply with company policies and procedures

* Perform other duties as requested

Qualifications/Experience:

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, reasonable adjustments may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

You will have a good standard of education with basic maths skills (essential) and able to communicate effectively in English (essential), both written and verbal. Minimum 12 months experience of forklift driving would be beneficial, able to follow rules and carry out instructions (essential) as required. Driving knowledge of the local area would be advantageous (desirable).

It is essential to hold a full clean driving license. A forklift license would be beneficial.

Person Specification:

You will be a friendly, organised, conscientious person who is accurate, possesses good attention to detail, and can take instruction as well as able to work on their own initiative with minimal supervision. Good attendance, time-keeping and flexibility are also required.

This role requires you to be able to communicate and listen to our customers. Physically you will be able to lift, stack, move material to and from locations within the warehouse, and load materials on and off the vehicle with the use of mechanical aids if needed.

Hours of Work:

Monday Friday 7.00am 4.00pm, unpaid 30 mins lunch and unpaid 15 minute break morning and afternoon £12.00ph

Alternate Saturdays 8.00am 12.00pm £13.00ph

If you would like to be considered for this role please apply with your CV and a consultant will be in touch to discuss the next steps