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We are TradeChoice Carpet & Flooring!
We provide appreciation, progression and work-life harmony as standard!
Our success is a result of our talented colleagues and their dedication, therefore our mission is to create the ideal space for our colleagues to envisage their long-term role or career.
You will become the next generation of TradeChoice HGV Drivers or Warehouse Managers!
You will receive:
* Shift allowance for each driving day
* 25 days annual leave, option to buy +3 days, Christmas break + Bank Holidays
* Long-service holidays
* Long-service awards
* 24/7 wellbeing support and counselling (EAP programme)
* Internal GP medical helpline
* Healthcare cash plan
* Life assurance
* Bike2Work scheme
* Company pension
* Colleague discounts
* Shopping vouchers
* Employee of the month scheme
* Free onsite parking
* Workwear and PPE (operational roles)
As a TradeChoice Warehouse Colleague & Relief Van Driver, you will:
* Operate a pallet truck, forklift, counterbalance, reach truck (or other MHE) to load stores, transport pallets, rearrange stock or place heavy/large objects, as appropriate.
* Ensure products are stored safely and labelled correctly.
* Ensure orders are packaged and labelled correctly to prevent returned orders.
* Assist in loading/unloading with appropriate apparatus and following safety protocol.
* Inspect stock for defects or damage, reporting any concerns to the shift manager.
* Occasionally assist customers at the Trade Counter.
* Maintain accurate records of inventory.
* Conduct regular stock checks and report any discrepancies.
* Report Health and Safety concerns immediately, following the reporting procedure.
* Rely on appropriate equipment/tools for the job, following the correct system.
When covering as a Relief Van Driver, you will:
* Carry out multi-drop deliveries in a safe and timely manner.
* Ensure the load is correct and in keeping with customers’ orders.
* Check goods-off with customers and obtain signature and print.
* Rectify any customer concerns on delivery.
* Work to the best routes within a local area, considering traffic congestion, delays and diversions in order to adhere to time and route schedules.
* Drive within legal compliance, the UK Highway Code, and driving time limits.
* Maintain cleanliness of the vehicle and ensure avoidance of damage.
* Complete daily inspection sheet regarding the vehicle.
* This role may include other duties as reasonably required.
Your rotational shift pattern:
* Monday to Friday
* Week A: 6am to 2:30pm
* Week B: 2pm to 10:30pm
* 30-minute break
You:
* Full clean UK driving licence (required)
* Delivery driving experience (desirable)
* Industry knowledge and experience (desirable)
* Basic knowledge and understanding of general Health & Safety.
* Previous experience working in a warehouse or distribution centre.
* Familiarity with goods-in and goods-out, inventory and general logistics.
* Happy to carry out manual handling duties as required.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced and results-driven environment.
* Flexible attitude toward varying working hours (rotational shifts, or peak sales).
* Excellent customer service skills.
* First Aid Qualification (desirable).
* Valid and current Fork Lift, Counterbalance and/or Reach Truck licence.
Please ensure you are happy with the commute before applying.
If you have not received an update within 14 days of applying, this means you have not been progressed to the next stage.
More about us:
We have been Distributor of the Year since 2016 under the Contract Flooring Journal!
* Every day we demonstrate commitment, respect, integrity, trust, teamwork and fun.
* We truly care about diversity and inclusion, mental health and wellbeing.
* We are dedicated to the development, retention and motivation of our people.
As one of the UK’s largest distributors we stock and distribute products from Europe’s leading flooring manufacturers and operate out of 17 branches UK-wide, and continue to grow!
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