Exciting opportunity to work for our new client who is currently recruiting for Full Time Warehouse Operative/ Van Driver to assist with the processing & distribution of orders for their customers based across Northern Ireland.

Position: Warehouse Operative/ Van Driver

Location: Newtownabbey

Duration: Temporary to Permanent

Rate of Pay: £12 per hour

Overtime: Paid at time and a half after 42 hours

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm

Duties will include (but not be limited to):

• The picking, packing and completion for despatch of all orders
• Production of Packing Lists using associated computers
• Checking fellow associates work as above
• Movement of stock within warehouse
• Loading of vehicles
• Unloading of containers when required
• Manual handling of goods and materials
• General maintenance of working areas. i.e. sweeping, cleaning, removing litter etc.
• Inputting of consignment details for UK carriers
• Strict Adherence to Health and Safety Policy
• Cover for delivery drivers due to holiday/sickness
• All other duties as required by the client

Person Specification:

• Good numeracy skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Good Team Player

Essential Criteria:

• Previous experience of working in a warehouse is essential
• Must hold a Full Clean UK driving licence for at least 5 years for insurance purposes
• Polite manner as delivering to regular customers.

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience working in the motor factors industry
• Reach forklift licence
• Previous delivery driving experience ideally.

Ashton Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Business.