Location: Swindon
Salary: £31,699.20 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Monday - Friday, 5:00am - 1:30pm, with additional overtime as required due to traffic
Are you a practical, reliable and customer-focused individual with experience in driving, deliveries, installations or property maintenance?
Our client is looking for a Logistics Driver / Fitter to join their Transport & Logistics team in Swindon. This is a hands-on, mobile role where you will be responsible for delivering, assembling and installing white goods, furnishings and inventory across properties within the Group regions.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, meeting different people and taking pride in completing work to a high standard.
Based from the Swindon Logistics team, you will receive a daily job sheet and will be responsible for completing scheduled deliveries and installations efficiently and professionally.
You will work closely with Housing Officers and other members of the team and may occasionally come into contact with Service Users, so a professional and respectful approach is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver, assemble and install white goods, furnishings and other inventory within properties.
Ensure all deliveries and installations are completed safely and in line with company procedures.
Liaise with Housing Officers to ensure deliveries are completed on time.
Leave properties clean, safe and tidy following completed work.
Report any hazards, defects or concerns identified within properties immediately.
Maintain accurate records and return completed paperwork as required.
Communicate completed and outstanding jobs to management.
Notify the Team Leader where jobs cannot be completed and provide clear feedback.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and provide support or on-the-job training where required.
Provide cover for other team members and support the Line Manager when required.
Manage company equipment responsibly.
Keep up to date with emails, calls, messages and other communications.
Use relevant systems, including email and CCMS, to acknowledge and manage job requirements.
Follow all company procedures and relevant contract requirements.
Undertake required training and development.About You
The successful candidate will be practical, dependable and organised, with the ability to manage a daily workload and complete jobs to a consistently high standard.
You will ideally have experience in a delivery, logistics, fitting, installation, property maintenance or similar hands-on environment.
You will also need:
A professional and customer-focused approach.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a daily job sheet.
A practical, hands-on approach to problem solving.
The ability to identify and report hazards or defects appropriately.
Confidence using email and computer-based systems.
A willingness to travel and provide mobile cover across the relevant regions.
A strong commitment to following company procedures and health and safety requirements.What's on Offer?
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Westfield Health Membership, including healthcare cashback and retail/gym discounts
Life Cover - 2 x basic salary
4% employer pension contribution
Laptop, phone and other equipment where required for the role
Employee referral scheme
Ongoing learning and development opportunitiesIf you're looking for a practical logistics role where no two days are necessarily the same and you can make a real difference through the service you provide, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV to be considered for the Logistics Driver / Fitter position in Swindon.
The successful applicant will be subject to Disclosure checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This role is not open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer withdrawn.
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Salary description
£31699.00 - £31699.00 per year