Driver / Warehouse Operative

Freightserve are looking to recruit a Driver / Warehouse Operative. The company is a well established Freight company based in the Heathrow area.

The role of Driver/Warehouse Operative will involve, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
Driving
- Complete collection and delivery of freight in line with operating procedures.
- Complete daily run sheet accurately and ensure the information is uploaded to the system.
- Ensure all goods are safely secured and paperwork is in order.
- Adhere to the company’s security procedures at all times.
- Keep allocated vehicle clean at all times.
- Perform vehicle defect reports on every company vehicle used and hand into Manager.
- Support colleagues should they required assistance.
- Report any issues in the transport department to your Manager.
- Represent the company at all times by demonstrating high levels of customer service and a smart appearance.
- Adhere to the sire security and health & safety regulations, reporting any breaches to the Manager or Director.
- Check the freight given by the warehouse is correct when loading van.
- Check off all freight collected and hand over to the warehouse when returning from the run.
- Liaise with carious security companies when making deliveries/collections as necessary.
- Park vehicles in an acceptable manner at all times.
- Pack any freight to ensure it is suitable for either road or air freight.
- Scan PD’s as soon as delivery is made and upload accurate information.

Warehouse
- Support in the removing of shipments from the warehouse for vehicle loads, ensuring each tracking number is checked against each collection and delivery.
- Receive shipments into the warehouse depending on size or value, checking tracking and documents. Locating goods as necessary.
- Picking and packing goods.
- Liaise with colleagues from other departments.
- Break down pallets and put stock into locations.
- Keep the warehouse clean and tidy at all times.
- Conduct daily stock reviews.
- Liaise with departments: review communications from them and action as necessary.
- Receive vehicles in and out of the warehouse following specific security instructions.
- Undertake additional duties, or assist other members of staff, as may be reasonably requested by your Manager or the Directors
- Undertake additional duties, or assist other members of staff, as may be reasonably requested by a Manager or Director.
- Complete collection and delivery of freight in line with company operating procedures.
- Complete daily run sheet accurately and ensure information is uploaded to the system.
- Ensure all goods are safely secured and paperwork in order.
- Adhere to all security processes and procedures at all times.
- Keep allocated vehicle clean at all times and parked in an acceptable manner.
- Perform vehicle defect report on every company vehicle used.
- Check all freight collected and handed over is correct when loading/unloading vehicle.
- Pack any freight to ensure it is suitable for either road or air freight.
- Scan the POD’s as soon as delivery made and upload accurate information.
- Support management to ensure that we are meeting the client needs.
- Represent the company by demonstrating high levels of customer service and a smart appearance at all times.
- Support the Warehouse Manager

The knowledge, skills and experience required from our Drivers are:
Essential
- Hold a full UK driving licence
- Have a good knowledge of the English language, both verbal and written.
- Have the ability to prioritise and organise own workload to tight deadlines.
- Have strong communication skills: the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
- Be a team player in the transport team, as well as work with staff in other departments.

Working hours are Monday - Friday 0830 - 1730