Delivery Driver / General Works Assistant

Delivering & collecting construction goods and materials to sites UK-wide (predominantly in the London area).  
Plus assisting our Ops & Logistics Manager across our 3 sites in Hildersham, Lakenheath & Mildenhall, as required.

Day-to-day operations

• Delivering and collecting goods and materials to site
• Loading and unloading goods safely
• Receiving deliveries and checking the goods received, to report any issues with deliveries to line manager
• Providing general assistance support to the business
• Maintain and report any issues with vehicles or company equipment
• Working in despatch to ensure all delivery / collection schedules are in order, to avoid any issues
• Keeping detailed records of shortages and spares of items
• Picking and delivering goods by using a forklift / telehandler
• Organising and delivering goods from the store to relevant site
• Receiving and dispatching goods from the stores
• Storing goods received appropriately and correctly
• Assisting with any overflow of work relating to goods in and out
• Assisting in keeping works yard and stores tidy and organised

Principal responsibilities

• Driving the company’s 3.5 tonne truck; delivering and collecting goods from site
• Loading and unloading goods for site and other deliveries & collections
• Assisting Ops & Logistics Manager with day to day running of yard, stores goods in / out

Key interfaces

All office, factory & site personnel, including front line and management staff and contractors
 

Qualifications

• Current full and clean UK driving licence
• Beneficial to have forklift / telehandler license (if not will train)

Experience

• Must have truck / van driving experience (3.5 tonne drop side truck)
• Must be comfortable driving in and around the London area, as a main route

Specialist skills/attributes

• Computer literate and good with technology; can use internet, emails and sat nav
• Good level of numeracy and literacy
• Ability to remain calm, focused & productive in a fast-paced working environment 
• Comfortable working on their own and as part of a team
• Personable, reliable and trustworthy

Other

Must have full access to transport to and from work

Hours:     

Monday to Fridays; 4-9 hours a day (variable - deliveries dependent)
When in office 8am-5pm  |  When delivering from 5am
 

If this sounds of interest, please send through your application to include; covering letter, CV and salary expectations to careers@visionarch.co.uk