Transport & Logistics · United Kingdom

Removals driver / operative

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Job summary

CompanyNew Start Highland
Advertiser typeAgency
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Subcategory
CountryUnited Kingdom
LocationUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish - United Kingdom (en-GB)
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Employment typePermanent
Work hoursFull Time

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Job description

Job Description:


Removals Operative with Cat C1 driving licence


Department: NSH Removals Location: Inverness


Background: New Start Highland is a dynamic and leading social enterprise which creates opportunities for transformation in people's lives. Over the past 25 years New Start Highland has delivered a wide range of social services to transform Highland lives. New Start Highland also operates a number of commercial services to generate income to finance its charitable activities, including a nationwide Removals service. This new post is within the Removals team, delivering an effective Removals and Storage service. You may be required to work away from home and to travel to Scottish Islands with the team.


Our aim is to transform Highland lives.


Purpose of Post


To work as part of the Removals team, delivering an effective Removals and Storage service.


Accountable to


Removals and Transport Manager


Working Relationships


The post-holder will be required to develop effective and positive working relationships with all New Start Highland departments, colleagues and customers.


Key result area


To deliver a high quality, professional removal and storage service to meet departmental KPI's and New Start Highland quality standards.


To deliver an excellent customer experience.


To perform all duties of the post in a professional manner in line with New Start Highland culture and core values.


Main responsibilities


To assist in ensuring that in all aspects of work, New Start Highland's values, policies and procedures are adhered to in a consistent manner.


To maintain confidentiality.


To liaise with staff, volunteers, service users and the general public in a courteous manner that promotes a positive image and upholds the company reputation.


To maintain safe systems of work at all times ensuring quality of service and all relevant Health and Safety and driving regulations are consistently delivered.


To communicate clearly and effectively with other members of the team and the general public


Key Tasks


To drive company vehicles up to and including 7.5 tonnes safely and efficiently ;


To complete commercial removals (including lifting and handling) of a wide range of household and commercial items, whilst delivering excellent customer experience;


To ensure careful handling and efficient packing of all goods and furnishings.


To assist in ensuring that all relevant records are accurately maintained and are available for inspection as required;


To assist with the general maintenance of the vehicles.


Any other duties appropriate to post


Conditions


The post is for full time, 40-hours per week. Hours will be flexible subject to core time being agreed in consultation with the Removals /Transport Manager and will involve occasional evening and weekend work.


There are 32 days annual leave per year inclusive of public holidays rising to 35 days after five years' service. There will be an opportunity to participate in a contributory pension scheme.


Person spec: Removals Driver / Operative


Core Skills and Competencies


Knowledge


Essential


Understanding / awareness of good health and safety practices in a warehouse / driving context.


Desirable


Basic Literacy and Numeracy


Skills


Essential


Current, clean driving licence with authorisation to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes.


Current digital tachograph card.


Driver CPC qualified


Desirable


FLT Qualification


Good awareness of Scottish geography


Experience


Essential


Previous experience of maintaining accurate records / documentation


Desirable


Previous experience in a similar environment


Approach


Essential


Exceptional ability to relate to people and form and develop constructive relationships at all levels.


Ability to maintain good humour and remain focused under pressure.


Solution Focused


Smart and presentable appearance


Team mind set


Good time keeping


Accountable and responsible


Initiative and common sense


Desirable


Other


This is a physically demanding role which necessitates the requirement to routinely lift and handle heavy items of furniture and equipment. In many domestic and commercial removals heavy items will require to be moved up and down flights of stairs. A good state of physical health is therefore essential.


This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure "clearance" and Police Scotland checks.


Job Types: Full-time, Permanent


Pay: From £13.59 per hour


Benefits:
Casual dress
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Sick pay


Experience:
Driving: 2 years (required)


Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Category C1 Licence? (required)
CPC (preferred)


Ability to Commute:
Inverness IV3 8DU (required)


Work Location: In person

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