Driver / Warehouse Operative

Job Description

Freightserve are looking to recruit a Driver / Warehouse Operative. The company is a well established Freight company based in the Heathrow area.The role of Driver/Warehouse Operative will involve, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:Driving

• Complete collection and delivery of freight in line with operating procedures.
• Complete daily run sheet accurately and ensure the information is uploaded to the system.
• Ensure all goods are safely secured and paperwork is in order.
• Adhere to the companys security procedures at all times.
• Keep allocated vehicle clean at all times.
• Perform vehicle defect reports on every company vehicle used and hand into Manager.
• Support colleagues should they required assistance.
• Report any issues in the transport department to your Manager.
• Represent the company at all times by demonstrating high levels of customer service and a smart appearance.
• Adhere to the sire security and health & safety regulations, reporting any breaches to the Manager or Director.
• Check the freight given by the warehouse is correct when loading van.
• Check off all freight collected and hand over to the warehouse when returning from the run.
• Liaise with carious security companies when making deliveries/collections as necessary.
• Park vehicles in an acceptable manner at all times.
• Pack any freight to ensure it is suitable for either road or air freight.
• Scan PDs as soon as delivery is made and upload accurate information.
• Email or telephone over accurate information once a collection has been made (seal numbers, dimensions & weight), as necessary.

Warehouse

• Support in the removing of shipments from the warehouse for vehicle loads, ensuring each tracking number is checked against each collection and delivery.
• Receive shipments into the warehouse depending on size or value, checking tracking and documents. Locating goods as necessary.
• Picking and packing goods.
• Liaise with colleagues from other departments.
• Break down pallets and put stock into locations.
• Keep the warehouse clean and tidy at all times.
• Conduct daily stock reviews.
• Liaise with departments: review communications from them and action as necessary.
• Receive vehicles in and out of the warehouse following specific security instructions.
• Undertake additional duties, or assist other members of staff, as may be reasonably requested by your Manager or the Directors
• Undertake additional duties, or assist other members of staff, as may be reasonably requested by a Manager or Director.
• Complete collection and delivery of freight in line with company operating procedures.
• Complete daily run sheet accurately and ensure information is uploaded to the system.
• Ensure all goods are safely secured and paperwork in order.
• Adhere to all security processes and procedures at all times.
• Keep allocated vehicle clean at all times and parked in an acceptable manner.
• Perform vehicle defect report on every company vehicle used.
• Check all freight collected and handed over is correct when loading/unloading vehicle.
• Pack any freight to ensure it is suitable for either road or air freight.
• Scan the PODs as soon as delivery made and upload accurate information.
• Communicate accurate information, via email or telephone, once a collection has been made (seal numbers, dimensions, weight etc).
• Support management to ensure that we are meeting the client needs.
• Represent the company by demonstrating high levels of customer service and a smart appearance at all times.
• Support the Warehouse Manager

The knowledge, skills and experience required from our Drivers are:Essential

• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Have a good knowledge of the English language, both verbal and written.
• Have the ability to prioritise and organise own workload to tight deadlines.
• Have strong communication skills: the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Be a team player in the transport team, as well as work with staff in other departments.

Working hours are Monday - Friday 0830 - 1730Please only apply if you have the necessary experience as only people with the correct experience will be contacted.