Van Driver/Warehouse Operative

Cogent Staffing are recruiting for Warehouse Operative/Van Drivers for our established automotive distribution client based in Newtownabbey, Belfast.

This is a temporary to permanent role, with successful candidates taken on as a permanent member of staff after a period of 12 qualifying weeks.

Role summary:

The Van Driver/Warehouse Operative plays a vital role in ensuring timely and efficient deliveries of goods. This position combines driving responsibilities with warehouse operations, facilitating the smooth flow of products from the warehouse to customers.

Warehouse Operative/Van Driver shift & salary:

• Monday to Friday 08:30 – 17:30
• Alternating Saturday mornings 08:30 – 12:30 (non negotiable)
• 1 hour unpaid break per shift
• 42 hour working week average
  Ongoing work with potential for a permanent role after 12 full weeks qualifying period
  Immediate start
  Free parking
  Temporary to permanent assignment
  To start ASAP.

Warehouse Operative/Van Driver role details:

Generating pick sheets
Picking order loads from sheets
Carrying out warehouse operations, packing orders, processing goods
Using hand held scanners to pick orders
Manual handling and heavy lifting of up to 30kg when required
Driving to regular customers if required with around 10-12 drops per run
Warehouse Operative/Van Driver requirements:

This is predominantly a warehouse role not driving, driving duties will only be in the event you need to cover a Driver who is absent etc. or during peak periods
Must have no more than 6 points on driving licence
Must be prepared to pick and load van daily
Has previous warehouse experience
Must be capable of lifting up to 30kg
Comfortable with driving long distances following route navigation when needed
Happy to work within the warehouse not majority driving
Immediate starts available.

Cogent Staffing is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.