Logistics Assistant/driver

5 months ago


Aberdeen, United Kingdom Scottish Government Full time

Overview:
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 logístical support for MD onsite and marine operations including general stores receipt and delivery, onsite logístical 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 logístical 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**:
**Additional information**:
For further information, please download and review the “Person Specification” which you will find below.

Person_Specification_Band_A_Updated_9.9.22_PDF

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.

For information regarding this post please contact

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