Driver / Goods Operative
Lancaster Competitive Rate of Pay 38 Hours Per Week | Early Finish Every Friday 12-Week Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
Driver Hire Lancaster is recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading engineering business based in Lancaster, for a Driver / Goods In & Out Operative. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company that supplies specialist engineering solutions to the renewable energy and offshore sectors, with the potential to secure a permanent position after a successful 12-week temporary period.
The Role
Working closely with the Goods In Team and wider operational departments, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient movement of materials and products throughout the business.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering products to customers and collecting goods from suppliers.
- Driving a long-wheelbase company van.
- Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks and reporting any defects.
- Ensuring compliance with UK driving regulations and company procedures.
- Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently.
- Picking, packing and preparing customer orders for dispatch.
- Receiving and checking incoming goods and materials.
- Stock movement
- Stock/Inventory counts
- Operating forklift trucks
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping across warehouse and workshop areas.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- A full UK driving licence.
- Experience driving a long-wheelbase van.
- A valid counterbalance forklift truck licence and practical operating experience.
- Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
- Good numeracy and communication skills.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Previous experience within a warehouse, logistics, engineering or manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous.
Benefits
- 12-week temp-to-perm opportunity.
- Weekly pay through Driver Hire Lancaster.
- Monday to Friday working pattern.
- Early finish every Friday.
- Opportunity to join a well-established and growing engineering business.
- Company pension scheme upon permanent employment.
- Generous holiday entitlement.
- Life insurance and additional employee benefits when permanent.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Excellent long-term career prospects.
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Driver / Goods Operative in Morecambe employer: Driver Hire Lancaster
At Driver Hire Lancaster, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by offering competitive pay of £22.41 per hour and weekly payments, ensuring financial stability for our drivers. Our supportive work culture is complemented by 24/7 assistance from our dedicated team, fostering a sense of community and safety while providing opportunities for professional growth in the logistics sector.
