Description
Operating from the NELFT Supply Chain Distribution Centre in Brentwood, Essex, you will provide comprehensive and confidential support to the Supply Chain Business Partner, covering all aspects of administrative, organisational and project management support to ensure the smooth running of the Supply Chain Distribution Centre operations, systems and processes.
The post holder is expected to consistently deliver a client-focused service which promotes good customer service and effective working relationships.
This role is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week across Monday to Friday, occasional ad-hoc Saturday shift.
Main duties of the job
Operating daily from the NELFT Supply Chain Distribution Centre in Brentwood you will be responsible for the delivery, collection, and transportation of goods, products, patient specimen samples/bloods and equipment across north and east London, Essex and surrounding areas; and ensuring collected goods and equipment are clean and safe for reissue.
This job will involve driving, and the job holder will need to have a clean manual driving licence and be able to drive a range of vehicles, including manual, automatic, electric vehicles and a 3.5tonne tail-lift, which may have additional specifications for H&S/ insurance.
This job will involve handling stock, lifting, and moving equipment. Appropriate training will be given, and safety clothing provided (shoes, gloves, high vis jacket).The job holder will need to be physically fit enough to complete these tasks.
The role is split into four distinct areas:
- Transportation and delivery
- Loading and unloading
- Stock handling
- Computer/Administration
Benefits
- Competitive salary: £27,106 to £28,850 a year
- Permanent contract
- Full-time, flexible working pattern
Requirements
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent of literacy and numeracy
- Valid driving licence qualification to reflect B entitlement and ability to drive manual cars, vans, and large 3.5 tonne vans in the UK
- Previous experience in a warehouse, distribution, or logistics environment.
- Minimum 2 years driving experience.
- Experience of safe driving in varied weather, road, restricted spaces, and traffic conditions.
- Able to drive a manual van up to 3.5 tonne in adverse weather conditions or for long periods of time
- Understanding of basic principles of stock rotation, and replenishment