Brightwork are recruiting for a Warehouse Operative and Forklift Truck Driver for our client in Glasgow. This position involves supporting day-to-day running of warehouse and multi-drop delivery operations.

This is a temporary role, initially for 3-4 weeks, with the view to move to permanent employment if successful. You will need a full UK Drivers Licence for this role with a maximum of 3 points.

Your Time at Work

Driving & Deliveries

• Drive the company vehicle safely and compliantly to deliver and collect goods across the local area and beyond as required
• Complete all relevant driver documentation including tachograph records, daily walk-round checks and defect reports
• Ensure the vehicle is kept clean, roadworthy and presentable at all times; report any defects or maintenance requirements promptly
• Liaise with customers professionally on delivery and collection, resolving any issues calmly and escalating where necessary
• Support route planning to maximise efficiency and minimise delays
• Assist with loading and unloading the vehicle, including use of pallet trucks and other manual handling equipment.

Warehouse Support

• Pick, check and prepare customer orders for dispatch accurately and to schedule
• Assist with booking in, unloading and checking incoming deliveries
• Replenish stock and assist with regular stock takes as directed by the Operations Manager
• Maintain warehouse tidiness, cleanliness and safe working practices at all times
• Support loading of vans and assist drivers with route preparation where needed
• Carry out any other reasonable warehouse duties as required by the Operations Manager.

Our Perfect Worker

Essential criteria:

• Clean or near-clean driving licence
• Good time management and knowledge of relevant road and driver legislation
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling tasks
• Good communication skills and willing to be flexible and support wider team
• Valid Forklift Licence 

Desirable criteria:

• Valid Class 2 HGV Licence
• Valid Driver CPC Qualification
• Digital tachograph card
• Previous experience in a similar driving role
• Experience of warehouse work or manual handling

Key Information and Benefits

• Monday to Thursday 06:30 - 16:00
• Friday 06:30 - 15:00
• £13.11 per hour
• This position is initially temporary with the view to move to permanent for the right candidate.

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