At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive vans and manage stock in a busy yard environment.
- Company: Join a supportive team in Sutton Coldfield with a focus on customer service.
- Benefits: Enjoy profit share bonuses, flexible holidays, and enhanced pension schemes.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and a friendly work atmosphere.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team while gaining valuable experience in logistics.
- Qualifications: Full UK Driving Licence and forklift experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 30000 £ per year.
Van Driver / Yard Operative, Sutton Coldfield
We have a great opportunity for Yard Operative/Van Driver to join the team at our Sutton Coldfield branch.
We require an enthusiastic individual who can provide excellent customer service to our trade and retail customers.
You will be working in the yard and warehouse to retrieve stock as well as preparing and picking orders to be loaded onto our lorries for delivery whilst delivering orders to our customers yourself via van.
Person & Skills
The successful candidate will be familiar with all aspects of stock handling and have knowledge of heavy-side building materials.
Ideally you will have recent experience of driving a counterbalance and combination forklift, as well as having a valid forklift licence.
You will also need to hold a Full UK Driving Licence as the role will also include Van Driver duties.
- Company Profit Share Bonus (dependant on company performance)
- Enhanced company pension scheme – Salary sacrifice
- Length of service annual leave increases up to 30 days + bank holidays
- Flexible Holiday Scheme – buy or sell up to 3 days
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Health Cash Plan – Salary Sacrifice
- Company workwear/PPE provided
- Key tasks will include
Ensure Depot customer requirements are met at all times.
Maintain a courteous and helpful attitude towards Customers at all times.
- Ensure company paperwork is treated in accordance with company procedures
- Ensure allocated areas are kept clean and tidy
- Prioritise the loading and unloading of all vehicles entering the Depot
Responsible for daily, weekly and monthly checks on Forklift Truck, including keeping truck clean.
Ensure that Forklift Truck mechanical faults are reported to Supervisor immediately.
Ensure a professional attitude to Health and Safety responsibilities.
- Report all stock breakages and internal wastage to line manager.
Driving Van in accordance with the delivery schedule.
Ensure correct manual handling procedure is followed.
Provide daily walk round check of vehicle.
Ensure vehicle load and delivery paperwork is correct.
- Location
- Sutton Coldfield
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Van Driver/Yard Operative in Sutton Coldfield employer: Eh Smith (builders Merchants) Ltd.
Join our dynamic team in Sutton Coldfield as a Van Driver/Yard Operative, where we prioritise employee well-being and growth. With benefits like a profit share bonus, enhanced pension scheme, and flexible holiday options, we foster a supportive work culture that values customer service and teamwork. Our commitment to health and safety, along with opportunities for skill development, makes us an excellent employer for those seeking a rewarding career in the logistics and building materials sector.
Contact Details:
Eh Smith (builders Merchants) Ltd. Recruitment Team
