Warehouse Operative & Delivery Driver

Our client, a long-established family firm with a network of branches in the South and East of England, that supply machinery and services to the agricultural, construction and professional ground care machinery markets are looking for a Warehouse Operative & Delivery Driver to be based in Maldon, Essex.
On Offer:
* Competitive salary dependant on skills and experience.
* Working Hours: 39 hrs per week – 8am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and Friday 8am to 4pm (1-hour unpaid lunch) Saturday as per rota. (Overtime paid at time and a half on completion of 39 hours Monday to Friday)
* 32 days annual leave including bank holidays, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Workplace, Pension, Employee Referral Bonus Scheme, Winter Flu Jab Service, Car Tyre Discount, Staff Discount in Country Stores and Death in Service Cover (2 x salary)
Main Purpose of the Role:
This varied role combines warehouse operations with the collection and delivery of ground care machinery. You will help manage warehouse stock, prepare and dispatch orders, load and unload ground care & construction deliveries, and deliver machinery to customers. You will also assemble equipment where required and provide customers with a professional handover.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Manage stock and inventory within the groundcare warehouse.
* Receive, load, unload and process deliveries.
* Pick, pack and dispatch customer, branch and online orders.
* Transfer machinery and equipment to the showroom as required.
* Collect and deliver machinery.
* Assemble and prepare machinery in line with manufacturer guidelines and demonstrate its safe operation where required.
* Maintain a clean, safe and roadworthy company vehicle.
* Deliver excellent customer service and build positive customer relationships.
* Liaise effectively with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
To be Considered:
* Full UK driving licence (essential).
* Previous warehouse, stores or parts experience.
* Knowledge of ground care, agricultural or horticultural machinery (advantageous).
* Mechanical or engineering experience. (advantageous)
* Counterbalance forklift and/or telehandler licence. (desirable).
* Strong customer service, communication and organisational skills.
* Good IT, numeracy and literacy skills with excellent attention to detail.
* Able to work independently and as part of a team.
* Self-motivated, proactive and flexible
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