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Job Summary:

To lead a team of 5 warehouse/van driver operatives and 3 HGV drivers in providing a dedicated and professional service to customers. Ensure strict deadlines are met and company standards are maintained. Work with managers to help drive business forward.

This is a very hands on role that will involve lots of manual handling of building products such as bags of plaster, plasterboards etc...

Job Responsibilities:

· To ensure daily FLT checks are carried out and defects reported and actioned

· To mentor, lead and motivate the branch operations team

· To ensure vehicles are loaded safely and drivers have all necessary documentation

· To manage warehouse team to ensure products are picked accurately

· To ensure daily stock checks are carried out and improve accuracy

· To ensure Goods In are unloaded safely and checked accurately against our PO and supplier delivery note and stored correctly and safely

· To manage driver team to ensure staff are utilised and assist with other duties when in the branch

· To ensure H&S is prioritised and housekeeping standards are maintained

· To carry out periodic LGV and HGV daily walk-round checks

· To plan deliveries using route planning system, use Tacho download system and ensure fleet service schedule is complied with in Operation Manager’s absence

· To ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to

· To be pro-active in seeking to improve current processes and procedures

· To help and assist with other duties at the branch as requested

Job Requirements:

· Minimum 3 years’ experience within a warehouse and distribution environment

· Supervisory / people management experience

· Counterbalance FLT licence essential and “Bendi” FLT licence desirable

· PC literate

· An understanding of HGV rules and regulations including Driving Hours and Working Time Directive

· Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Northampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/08/2023