Delivery Driver / Warehouse Operative

Delivery Driver / Warehouse Operative

Salary: £12.90 per hour + overtime

Location: Kings Norton, Birmingham - Driving licence essential

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

• 8.30-5.00pm Monday to Fiday in Warehouse.
• Flexible on delivery days to suit run.
  
  (All van runs are return to base each day.)

Primary Purpose

This hybrid role is responsible for ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction through efficient warehouse operations and timely, professional delivery of goods.

The role combines a significant focus on multi-drop delivery driving, customer interaction, and safe transportation of products with core warehouse duties (goods receipt, storage, picking, and dispatch)

Key Responsibilities

Delivery Driving (Core Focus of Role)

• Carry out regular multi-drop deliveries to customers across designated routes
• Load and unload delivery vehicles safely and efficiently
• Plan and load delivery routes to ensure timely and cost-effective operations
• Provide excellent customer service during deliveries, acting as a company representative
• Obtain and manage proof of delivery documentation
• Ensure compliance with all road safety, legal, and company transport regulations
• Perform daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance
• Report vehicle issues, incidents, or delays promptly

Warehouse Operations

• Receive, unload, and process incoming stock in line with Standard Operating Procedures
• Handle temperature-controlled items in accordance with required standards
• Identify, report, and resolve discrepancies in deliveries
• Perform stock replenishment, stock rotation, and batch control
• Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for dispatch
• Generate delivery documentation, including delivery notes and proof of delivery
• Process consignments for third-party carriers
• Conduct regular inventory checks and maintain accurate stock records
• Ensure warehouse organisation meets audit and compliance standards
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, and organisation

Qualifications & Skills

We are looking for someone who wants to build a long-term career with us.

This role is ideal for someone with warehouse and delivery experience who enjoys a varied, hands-on role.

It is not suitable for applicants seeking temporary work or a short-term position.

Essential

• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Proven experience in a warehouse and/or delivery driving role
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physically fit and able to handle manual tasks
• Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office, scanning systems, or inventory software)
• Location – within 30mins of Office/Warehouse in Kings Norton

Desirable

• Reach forklift licence (training can be provided)
• Experience with SAP
• Experience handling temperature-controlled goods
• Multi-drop delivery experience

Key Competencies

• Customer-focused attitude
• Reliability and attention to detail
• Strong work ethic and flexibility
• Problem-solving mindset
• Safety-conscious approach
• Accuracy

INDLS

Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy.

You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.