Job Description:

Van Driver / Warehouse Operative

Location: Reading

Hours:

• Monday to Friday: 8:30am-6:30pm or 6:30am-3:30pm
• Every other Saturday (4 hours required)

Pay: £12.71 per hour

We are currently recruiting for a Van Driver / Warehouse Operative to join a busy distribution team based in Reading. This is a temp to perm opportunity with a mixture of driving and warehouse work.

Benefits:

• 10% off pure gym membership
• Access to online platform offering discounts on everyday spending
• Weekly pay
• Temporary to permanent

The role:

• Multi-drop van driving in a 3.5T vehicle - up to 15 drops per day
• Delivering goods to various customers within approximately a 1-hour radius of the Reading site
• Picking and packing orders accurately
• Working on goods in and goods out
• Using a Warehouse Management System (WMS) to process orders and stock
• General warehouse duties, including loading/unloading vehicles
• Lifting and shifting heavy goods as required
• Ensuring all deliveries are completed safely and on time

Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence (clean licence preferred)
• Previous van driving experience (3.5T) desirable
• Previous warehouse experience, including picking/packing, is an advantage
• Comfortable with manual handling and lifting heavy items
• Able to use basic computer systems / WMS (training can be provided)
• Good knowledge of local routes around Reading and surrounding areas beneficial
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team

If you are an experienced Van Driver with warehouse experience, or a Warehouse Operative looking to move into a mixed driving role, please apply now with your CV or call our team on (phone number removed).

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

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