Logistics Assistant/Driver Aberdeen, Scotland
Job description
We are currently recruiting two Logistics Assistants/Drivers to work within the Ships and Logistics Group of Marine Directorate, Science Evidence, Data and Digital (MD, SEDD). These roles contribute towards the Scottish Government's National Outcome for the Environment – to value, enjoy, protect and enhance our environment. The roles also support the MD’s vision of marine and coastal environments that are clean, healthy, safe, productive, biologically diverse and are managed to meet the long-term needs of both nature and people.
You will join a dynamic group in Aberdeen, providing logistical support for MD onsite and marine operations including general stores receipt and delivery, onsite logistical support and driving throughout Scotland to meet the requirements of scientific and marine staff.
As a Logistics Assistant/Driver, you will be required to drive a variety of vehicles ranging from forklift trucks, up to 5 ton CPC registered vans and a minibus for staff transfers. If you are not already certified, you must be willing to undertake forklift driving, CPC and banksman training in order to be able to carry out the role effectively.
Responsibilities:- provide logistical support during loading and unloading of MD ships, including transit van pick-up and minibus driving
- on-site forklift truck operator for the Marine Laboratory complex
- assist with operations at our Altens store, supporting the distribution of goods to both MD SEDD staff and MD Operations vessels
- provide cover for and assist with any ad hoc job requests received by the Ships and Logistics Group on behalf of MD
Competencies:
Self Awareness
Team Work
Customer Service
Communications and Engagement
Essential Criteria & Qualifications:Holder of operational UK driving licence, including categories BE, C1, D1
Essential Criteria:
1. Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships, with both internal and external stakeholders.
2. Good organisation and prioritising skills to manage your workload.
3. Experience of working as part of a team with the ability to work flexibly with colleagues whilst maintaining positive working relationships.
4. To be a confident communicator with good verbal and written communication skills.
Location: Marine Lab, 375 Victoria Road, Torry, Aberdeen, AB11 9DB
Interview and Assessment: Dates to be confirmed
Minimum time in post:
You will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of three years unless successful at gaining promotion to a higher Band or Grade.
HOW TO APPLY & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
How to apply:
You must fully complete and submit an online application via the website before the closing date using evidence based examples to demonstrate your knowledge/skills (300 words). Remember, your answers should be clear, concise and reflect what actions you undertook. You may want to use the STAR(R) approach to respond to each criterion.
Additional information:
The post is a full-time role, but staff with different working patterns are invited to apply, and we will assess proposed working patterns against the business requirements for this post.
Scottish Government's ambition is to be a world leading, diverse employer where people can be themselves at work. We want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is used. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please let us know via [email protected]
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