Aerospace Van Driver Luton, East of England, England
Job description
COMPANY GBA Logistics – Global Solutions
JOB TITLE Aerospace Van Driver
SHIFTS 4 on 4 off 8am-8pm
SALARY £28,000
BASE Luton
GBA Logistics has been delivering logistics solutions since 1987 and are a leading family-owned logistics company. We target the top end of the logistics value-chain and our passion is to solve our customers problems. We are in the top 50 Logistics Companies in the UK with annual turnover in excess of £75m.
With a base in 5 European countries and a growing presence in mainland Europe we are looking for a van driver to play a major role in our Global Solutions team.
With our dedicated airside fleet and driving team, GBA Logistics offers a uniquely transparent one-stop-shop in aviation logistics. We provide customer-tailored services including domestic and international scheduled transport; freight management; UK & European aircraft-on-ground (AOG) dedicated transport; and inventory management. By delivering the ‘last mile’ directly into the hands of the airlines’ line engineers, our team is positioned as the most viable company to offer a global end-to-end solution to support the airline industry in Europe.
Our people are our most important asset and are crucial to the success of our business. We are one big family and care passionately about the work we do and the service provided to our customers.
Key Responsibilities
Assist the Aerospace Luton hub operation to deliver excellent warehouse & transport services through compliance to process and procedures through the GBA Aerospace Luton hub operation, including 100% scan & Screening compliance via warehouse and driver application (PDA) and daily vehicle/equipment checks.
As a part of your driving responsibilities as a driver you will remain responsible for collecting and delivering loads of a nature to potentially include high security, time critical, & hazardous material.
In your role you will be the face of the company and so expected to always act in accordance with company expectations of providing excellent customer service at all times.
You
Full driving licence
Excellent knowledge of Road Transport Laws – and commitment to safe use of the roads
A ‘can do’ attitude
What we can offer
Long term career with a stable market leader
Holiday loyalty scheme
Company Health Care Scheme
Learning and Development opportunities
What do our People say?
“Family Values and truly are. Will do utmost for staff: Driver allowed to take grand-daughter to prom in vehicle. Supported charity bike ride by supplying vehicle. Engaged with staff for helping with problems.”
“Fair rate of PAYE. Cycle to work scheme. Employee health care scheme. Made to feel like family. Supportive HR. Team building exercises even if it is a meal and a drink.”
“Great place to work with good rates of pay throughout. Progression and development are key elements of the business and shows a true reflection on how the company want to help the growth of their employees.”
“The feeling like you are a part of the business family meant I settled in very quickly as I felt very included and that I could talk to my colleges.”
“I am really enjoying working for GBA, management are very friendly and supportive, they respect you. HR department is very welcoming and continuously driving to develop the company, whilst taking onboard and listening to employees views. GBA offer flexibility within my role and there is a good work-life balance.”
Culture fit is also vital to this role and we are looking for people who share our values. In a recent employee engagement survey, when asked “what is it like at GBA” the top three responses were “Challenging”, “Interesting” and “Friendly”. If this sounds like you then please get in touch.
