CLASS 2 DRIVER / FLT OPERATIVE
REPORTING TO:Warehouse & Logistics Manager
HOURS OF WORK:
7.45am – 4.30pm Monday – Friday
Overtime is expected to be fulfilled as and when required / available, this will involve early starts and late finishes
Social working hours no overnight stays
LOCATION:
Daventry, Northants NN11
WAGES & BENEFITS:
£14.77 per hour / £17.90 per hour when driving Class 2
HOLIDAYS:
23 days holiday plus statutory holidays
Annual leave will increase by 1 day following the completion of each additional 5 years of continuous service to a maximum of 25 days annual leave.
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
This is a varied role that combines driving responsibilities with warehouse FLT duties. The role plays an important part in ensuring our customers receive excellent service through the safe and efficient delivery and collection of new and recycled packaging products.
When not undertaking deliveries and collections, the role supports warehouse operations, loading and unloading vehicles, quality inspections, and general site maintenance, helping to ensure our facilities operate safely and efficiently.
Please note this is not a full time Class 2 role they are a family run and owned business. It is not, shift work, long unsociable hours with no team contact. It is a hands-on varied role. It is not a typical role, wait to be loaded and arrive at site to sit in cab and wait to be unloaded. Their drivers have good rapports with the customers as well as with their warehouse teams. Their customer base is wide ranging, small to very large, one day can be one or two drops during one run, or multiple drops with returns back to the warehouse to be reloaded and out again so please take this into consideration when applying.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Driving & Logistic:
Complete local and national deliveries and collections in line with daily schedules.
Warehouse Support:
Assist with the unloading, grading and processing of returned containers.
Load vehicles safely to minimise transportation damage and maximise efficiency.
FLT operation to support the movement in stock arrives and dispatch.
Movement of LGV vehicles around the site and between sites.
Quality Control:
Inspect containers for damage, contamination or defects.
Identify and report quality concerns to management.
Support the maintenance of high quality standards across all warehouse operations.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
Full UK Driving Licence
Class 2 (Category C) Licence
Class 1 would be very beneficial
Driver CPC Qualification
Digital Tachograph Card
Maximum of 6 penalty points
Good understanding of health and safety requirements
Knowledge of the UK road network
Good attention to detail
Ability to follow procedures and work instructions
Basic mechanical awareness
Good level of physical fitness
Customer-focused approach
Desirable
Previous experience within logistics, transport or warehouse operations.
Forklift Truck experience (training can be provided if required).
Experience working within a recycling, manufacturing or industrial environment.
Personal Attributes
Reliable and dependable
Flexible and willing to support different areas of the business
Proactive and self-motivated
Safety-conscious
Hardworking and energetic
Customer focused
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Practical with good problem-solving skills
Professional and courteous when dealing with customers and colleagues
Committed to maintaining high standards of quality and service
Safely load and unload vehicles, ensuring all loads are secure and compliant with transport regulations.
Assist with manual handling activities where required.
Supervise loading and unloading operations involving forklift trucks.
Ensure all deliveries and collections are completed professionally and efficiently.
Check all returned containers to ensure they meet acceptance criteria.
Plan routes effectively to maximise efficiency and customer service.
Communicate any delivery, collection, vehicle or customer issues promptly to the Operations Manager.
Act as a professional ambassador for the company when interacting with customers.
If you have the necessary experience and are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, apply today, please send your CV by clicking apply or call (phone number removed)