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Warehouse Assistant – Relief Driver

K&D is delighted to be supporting our client who is looking for a Warehouse Assistant for their site in Park Royal.

You must have a full driving licence as you will also be needed as a relief driver for the company from time to time.

As a relief driver, you will be required to drive Medium Wheel Based Sprinter vans, so you will need a normal driving licence.

Our client will provide comprehensive training on driving routes so previous experience as a delivery driver isn’t essential.

The warehouse component of the role involves picking, packing, checking orders, and ensuring they are ready to leave at the required time. They have a digital system for picking orders, showing the location and number of items to be picked. The relief driving component involves the delivery and collection of orders from around the London area. Ensuring that customers & suppliers are treated with respect and items are handled with care.

40-hour week, £11 per hour, Monday to Friday, varies from 7 am – 4 pm, 8 am – 5 pm or 9 am – 6 pm.

Overall Objective of Role

As a member of the Warehouse team, the role of Warehouse Assistant/Relief Driver is expected to provide cover for other functions (e.g. packing and driving duties), etc. as the business requires. Responsibilities whilst carrying out driving duties include the delivery and collection of all goods as required, including but not limited to all trade and shop orders, collection of stock transfers from the Bonded warehouse and other wholesalers, and small stock collections from the retail shop.

Due to business requirements, it is expected that the role holder will need to have a high degree of flexibility in order to meet the demands of the role. Therefore, it may be necessary to work out of normal working hours due to the nature of the business, and in order to meet the necessary demands of our customer base. The role holder must be able to adjust to a broad and fluid set of tasks as requirements change in this progressive company.

THE ROLE INVOLVES MOVING, STRETCHING, LIFTING, BENDING AND CARRYING OF BOXES & MATERIALS.

Working Relationships

  • Multi-Drop Driver Colleagues * Warehouse Trade Team
  • Trade Orders Team * Goods In Team

Primary Duties and Responsibilities Warehouse

  • Ensure the warehouse is kept clean, tidy all floors & surfaces, and ensure areas are clear of rubbish at all times.
  • Ensure all visitors are supervised at all times while on company property and that the warehouse is never left unattended at any time while the security shutter is open.
  • Pick, pack, and check orders for Trade Customers and make sure they are ready for despatch & loading.

Order Checking

  • Accurately check all orders and make them ready for packing or delivery.

Ensure all Wholesale orders are made up by the close of business each day and are ready for despatch by the start of business each day

  • All trade orders are to be picked in a manner that facilitates checking (i.e. in the order detailed on the order), packed, and made ready for despatch to meet the agreed delivery dates.

Deliveries & Collections

Action all order deliveries and collections to ensure the use of the company’s vehicle is optimised

  • Ensure all orders are ready for despatch at the start of business the following day.
  • Prepare routing for all deliveries to optimise the number of deliveries per day. Where possible, build in collections from London City Bond, other wholesalers, and the shop as required. On completion of all deliveries return to Park Royal warehouse.

Security

It is the responsibility of the warehouse team to ensure the security of the building at all times, specifically:

  • Ensure all visitors/Drivers are supervised at all times while on company property and that the warehouse is never left unattended at any time while the security shutter is open.
  • If required, the warehouse team should request the help of one of the packing teams to provide cover in this area.
  • Ensure no vehicles are permitted onto company premises at any time unless instructed to do so.

Penalty Charge Notices (Parking fines)

  • Unless there are mitigating circumstances, it is the driver’s responsibility for the payment of all parking fines.

Company Breakages Policy

  • You are responsible for paying for breakages that you make that are deemed not to be accidental or avoidable.

Vehicle Maintenance

  • Complete the Vehicle Safety and Condition Checklist daily and weekly and ensure this is filed in the specific vehicle folder as per vehicle registration plate
  • Ensure all routine repairs and scheduled services are completed as required and to the agreed standards
  • Advise immediately on any defects and notify the direct line manager for these to be corrected as soon as possible
  • Ensure the vehicle is clean at all times
  • Adhere to legal requirements pertaining to smoking and the use of mobile phones.

Vehicle Security

  • During the working day, the vehicle should be parked in defined parking bays and should never be left unlocked whilst unattended.

Key Skills and Knowledge Essential

  • Highly organised and good attention to detail * Good written and verbal communication skills * Experience of stock handling/warehousing

Qualifications and Experience

  • Current driving licence; should have no more than 6 points on licence

Interested? Then please apply here today!!

INDKD

FLT Reach Truck Driver

K&D is delighted to be supporting our client who is looking for an FLT Reach truck driver for their site in Park Royal. You must have a full-in date Reach truck licence. 40 Hour week, £12 per hour, Monday to Friday, 9 am – 6 pm. This is also a permanent position.

The overall objective of the Role?

To operate a Forklift truck within the warehouse and perform primary duties:

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, and stack stock. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform other duties in the warehouse as required.

Due to business requirements, it is expected that the role holder will need to have a high degree of flexibility in order to meet the demands of the role. Therefore, it may be necessary to work out of normal working hours due to the nature of the business, and in order to meet the necessary demands of our customer base.

The role holder must be able to adjust to a broad and fluid set of tasks as requirements change in this progressive company.

THE ROLE INVOLVES MOVING, STRETCHING, LIFTING, BENDING, AND CARRYING BOXES & MATERIALS.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Start of day safety checks on the FLT being used and completion of the report(s) * Checking and putting away stock using the Voice system
  • Moving stock for Replenishment using Voice system * Load and unload deliveries
  • Check the deliveries against the paperwork
  • Order picking as required using Voice system * Keep the warehouse clean and tidy

Security

It is the responsibility of the warehouse team to ensure the security of the building at all times, specifically:

  • Ensure all visitors/Drivers are supervised at all times while on company property and that the warehouse is never left unattended at any time while the security shutter is open
  • If required, the warehouse team should request the help of one of the packing teams to provide cover in this area
  • To ensure no vehicles are permitted onto company premises at any time unless instructed to do so

Key Skills and Knowledge Essential

  • Highly organised and good attention to detail * Good written and verbal communication skills * Experience in stock handling/warehousing
  • Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues * Work well as part of a team
  • High level of numeracy
  • Excellent planning skills in order to meet required deadlines, ability to remain calm under pressure. * Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrate a pro-active ‘can-do attitude
  • Experience of using Voice picking system an advantage but not essential as full training provided * Worked in Drive in Racking an advantage but not essential

Qualifications and Experience

  • Current licence for FLT Reach truck

Key Behaviours

  • Self- motivated
  • Flexible, Reliable, and Hardworking

A training plan will encompass the following to ensure the effectiveness of the employee, and to meet our safety standards:

  • Manual handling * Voice pick training * Drive-in Racking

Health & Safety Responsibilities:

Act in accordance with the relevant Health and safety policies and procedures, adhering to legislative compliance and company requirements.

Interested? Then please apply here today!!

Warehouse Assistant – Relief Driver

K&D are delighted to be supporting our client who are looking for a Warehouse Assistant for their site in Park Royal.

You must have a full driving licence as you will also be needed as a relief driver for the company from time to time.

As a relief driver you will be required to drive Medium Wheel Based Sprinter vans, so you will need a normal driving licence.

Our client will provide comprehensive training on driving routes so previous experience as a delivery driver isn’t essential.

The warehouse component of the role involves picking, packing, checking or orders and ensuring they are ready to leave at the required time. They have a digital system for picking orders, showing the location and number of items to be picked. The relief driving component involves delivery and collection of orders from around the London area. Ensuring that customers & suppliers are treated with respect and items are handled with care.

40 Hour week, £11 per hour, Monday to Friday, varies from 7am – 4pm, 8am – 5pm or 9am – 6pm.

Overall objective of Role

As a member of the Warehouse team, the role of Warehouse Assistant/Relief Driver is expected to provide cover for other functions (e.g. packing and driving duties) etc. as the business requires. Responsibilities whilst carrying out driving duties include the delivery and collection of all goods as required, including but not limited to all trade and shop orders, collection of stock transfers from the Bonded warehouse and other wholesalers and small stock collections from the retail shop.

Due to business requirements, it is expected that the role holder will need to have a high degree of flexibility in order to meet the demands of the role. Therefore, it may be necessary to work out of normal working hours due to the nature of the business, and in order to meet the necessary demands of our customer base. The role holder must be able to adjust to a broad and fluid set of tasks as requirements change in this progressive company.

THE ROLE INVOLVES MOVING, STRETCHING, LIFTING, BENDING AND CARRYING OF BOXES & MATERIALS.

Working Relationships

  • Multi-Drop Driver Colleagues * Warehouse Trade Team
  • Trade Orders Team * Goods In Team

Primary Duties and Responsibilities Warehouse

  • Ensure warehouse is kept clean, tidy all floors & surfaces, and ensure areas are clear of rubbish at all times.
  • To ensure all visitors are supervised at all times while on company property and that the warehouse is never left unattended at any time while the security shutter is open.
  • Pick, pack and check orders for Trade Customers and make sure they are ready for despatch & loading.

Order Checking

  • Accurately check all orders and make ready for packing or delivery.

Ensure all Wholesale orders are made up by close of business each day and are ready for despatch by start of business each day

  • All trade orders are to be picked in a manner that facilitates checking (i.e. in the order detailed on the order), packed and made ready for despatch to meet the agreed delivery dates.

Deliveries & Collections

Action all order deliveries and collections to ensure the use of the company’s vehicle is optimised

  • Ensure all orders are ready for despatch at start of business the following day.
  • Prepare routing for all deliveries to optimise the number of deliveries per day. Where possible, build in collections from London City Bond, other wholesalers and the shop as required. On completion of all deliveries return to Park Royal warehouse.

Security

It is the responsibility of the warehouse team to ensure the security of the building at all times, specifically:

  • To ensure all visitors/Drivers are supervised at all times while on company property and that the warehouse is never left unattended at any time while the security shutter is open.
  • If required, the warehouse team should request the help of one of the packing team to provide cover in this area.
  • To ensure no vehicles are permitted onto company premises at any time unless instructed to do so.

Penalty Charge Notices (Parking fines)

  • Unless there are mitigating circumstances, it is the driver’s responsibility for the payment of all parking fines.

Company Breakages Policy

  • You are responsible to pay for breakages that you make that are deemed not to be accidental or avoidable.

Vehicle Maintenance

  • Complete the Vehicle Safety and Condition Checklist daily and weekly and ensure this is filed in the specific vehicle folder as per vehicle registration plate
  • Ensure all routine repairs and scheduled services are completed as required and to the agreed standards
  • Advise immediately on and defects and notify direct line manager for these to be corrected as soon as possible
  • Ensure the vehicle is clean at all times
  • Adhere to legal requirements pertaining to smoking and use of mobile phones.

Vehicle Security

  • During the working day the vehicle should be parked in defined parking bays and should never be left unlocked whilst unattended.

Key skills and Knowledge Essential

  • Highly organised and good attention to detail * Good written and verbal communication skills * Experience of stock handling/warehousing

Qualifications and Experience

  • Current driving licence; should have no more than 6 points on licence

Interested? Then please apply here today!!

Driver/Valeter

Driver/Valeter

Do you have previous valeting experience? Are you looking for a new challenge?

Our client, a market leading car hire company are looking to recruit a Driver/Valeter to join their team based in Slough.

As a Driver/Valeter, you will be working on the fleet of 247 hire cars cleaning and polishing both the inside and outside of hire vehicles to an exceptional standard, and rearranging cars on the company premises when necessary.

Responsibilities of a Driver/Valeter will include:

  • Clean windows, wheels, door handles and mirrors (using portable cleaning equipment at different locations
  • Vacuum and shampoo upholstery and carpets
  • Wax and polish bodywork
  • Apply other finishes to bumpers & trims
  • Inspecting the vehicle for damage and reporting any issues by recording images
  • You will be responsible for planning you own cleaning routes to ensure the vehicles are ready for collection
  • Rearranging cars as and when necessary
  • Ensuring keys are placed in collection boxes
  • Ensuring collection boxes are safe and maintained

Skills required as a Driver/Valeter:

  • Hold a full driving licence and meet the criteria for our insurance
  • Valeting experience is an advantage
  • Any driving suspensions must have expired at least 3 years ago
  • Have strong attention to detail and be safety conscious
  • Have demonstrable communication skills

Major Recruitment are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment, or contract you will find our staff professional and courteous and our interview process straight forward.

INDSA

OFSTED Registered Manager (Resi)

OFSTED – Home Manager – £55,000 – £70,000 plus bonus

Location: Walthamstow

OFSTED and Semi Independent Providor.

A beautiful home in a lovely location with a very therapeutic approach, the service provider have a fantastic relationship with the local community and their homes are to a very high standard

The children are ranging from 5 – 15 with complex care needs.

As a Home Manager, you will implement and work in accordance with all aspects of the Statement of Purpose for your home and have a thorough understanding of the regulations and legislation which set the standards within a Children Home setting.

You will be an effective partnership builder, working with parents, carers and other professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people. You will support and offer supervision to staff in line with regulations and ensure that the safeguarding of young people remains at the forefront of practice, and young people remain consulted about the quality of care they receive.

*Full job description available on request

Requirements:

  • You must have recent experience working within the residential sector at registered manager level within a children residential service
  • A Certified Diploma Level 3 or 4 in Residential Child Care (Children and Young Peoples Workforce) or equivalent as a minimum
  • Thorough understanding of the regulations and legislation which set the standards within a Children Home setting
  • Ability to work closely with Responsible Individual and key individuals within the strategic partnership
  • Substantive experience in a Managerial role including supervisory experience
  • A Certified Diploma Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards completing this
  • Experience in leading and supervising a team within a Residential Child Care setting
  • Full UK Manual Driving Licence

INDLI

Childrens Residential Deputy Manager

We are looking for a Children’s Deputy Home Manager to join an outstanding Children’s Home. Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 per annum.

Location: Thornton Heath (Croydon)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

The organisation specialises in providing best-in-class care and support for children and young people who have complex needs. They endeavour to create a home environment that exceeds the needs of the children and young people, enabling them to express their characters, feel safe, and enrich their lives. Working as a Children’s Home Deputy Manager,

you must be willing to go above and beyond for the children and young people, ensuring that they have an experience of childhood that they can reflect upon and carry with them into adulthood. In return, you will be rewarded with a career defining opportunity to impact on an ambitious and growing organisation that is committed to staff retention, development, and equality.

Apply today to express your interest and find out more about the opportunity. Should it not be of interest to you, we are representing many different organisations in the local area, all of which offer fantastic opportunities that can be discussed with you.

Flexible working pattern, providing you with an optimal work-life balance.

* Best-in-class training and development including the opportunity to complete the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management.

* Genuine investment in your career with the opportunity to progress into a Children’s Home Registered Manager position. Requirements

* Recent experience working either as a Children’s Home Deputy Manager or as a Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker in a Children’s Home.

* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (or equivalent qualification). * Level 4 Diploma for Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (or equivalent qualification). * Full UK Driving Licence

INDLI