Logistics Assistant/Driver Aberdeen, Scotland
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Are you looking for a new logistics post which helps support the management of the Scottish marine environment? If so, these posts could be for you….read on!
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.
The MD, plays an important part in supporting Marine Scotland's purpose which is to manage Scotland's seas for prosperity and environmental sustainability. It comprises eight programmes, including the Operations programme, where this post will be based.
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.
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- 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
Person specification
- Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships, with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Good organisation and prioritising skills to manage your workload.
- Experience of working as part of a team with the ability to work flexibly with colleagues whilst maintaining positive working relationships.
- To be a confident communicator with good verbal and written communication skills.
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- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
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This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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