Our thriving client based in St Albans is recruiting for a Site Logistics Driver & Warehouse Operative to join their friendly team. This is a varied, hands-on role combining warehouse duties, deliveries to construction sites, collection of materials and general preparation of goods for customers. The successful candidate will play an important part in ensuring products are delivered safely on time and in the right condition, ready for installation by our fitting teams and other trades.
This is a permanent role working Monday-Friday however occasional weekend working is required. Flexibility is essential, as working hours will vary depending on customer requirements and delivery schedules. A typical working week is 40 hours, with some days requiring an early start from around 5:30am–6:00am, particularly for deliveries into central London before traffic becomes too heavy. On these days, you would typically finish around 3:00pm–4:00pm. This role is paying an annual salary of £27,000-£35,000 depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage incoming deliveries and coordinate outgoing shipments to customer sites.
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Organise and maintain the warehouse, ensuring products are stored safely, securely and in good order.
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Prepare customer orders and supply-only items for dispatch by courier.
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Keep the warehouse and working areas clean, tidy and organised.
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Load, transport and deliver products to construction sites, primarily within the M25 area.
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Deliver goods to designated areas on site so that tradespeople and fitting teams can access them when required for installation.
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Obtain signatures from the appropriate recipients to confirm deliveries have been received.
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Attend construction site inductions and complete the required health and safety training, including training to obtain a Labourer’s CSCS card.
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Always follow company procedures and site-specific health and safety requirements.
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Undertake other reasonable warehouse, delivery and operational duties as required.
Qualifications and Experience:
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A full, valid driving licence appropriate for the vehicle being driven.
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Previous experience in logistics or warehouse management is preferred.
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Willingness to undertake early starts, including arriving at approximately 5:30am to prepare for departures around 6:00am.
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Practical and hands-on, with a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks.
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Friendly, approachable and professional when dealing with customers, suppliers and construction site personnel.
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Physically capable of handling the demands of loading, unloading and moving goods safely.
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Comfortable driving in and around London, including central London and busy construction sites.
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Flexible and willing to help wherever needed to keep operations running smoothly.
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A dedicated mindset with a problem-solving approach.
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Excellent communication skills.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best of luck in your job search
