HGV Driver Mate

Job description

HGV Driver Mate

HGV Driver Mate

The HGV Driver Mate plays a key role in ensuring that the customers (store) orders arrive safely and securely to their scheduled destination to meet daily deadlines. This role will report to the Transport Team Leaders at Southern Region Distribution Centre and you will work collaboratively with HGV Drivers. A typical day in this role includes:Working collaboratively with a HGV Driver to help deliver our products to stores in a safe and secure way.
Physically transferring products in secure cages and totes from the delivery vehicle to store locations.
Supporting with a variety of tasks which may include map reading, loading and unloading, assisting a HGV Driver with any challenging maneuvers.

Ensuring that all stock being delivered is clean and undamaged; reporting any issues to your Line Manager
When having interactions with store teams or members of the public you are professional and friendly
Working collaboratively with the team to actively reduce shrinkage or theft of stock
Keeping the work area clean and tidy by adopting a "Clean-As-You-Go" discipline. (This may include, but not limited to: cleaning up spills, wiping down surfaces, removing waste bins and generally keeping the work area, tools and equipment clean, safe, and free from hazard)
Assisting the Operational Team in all aspects of Health and Safety and reporting all accidents/incidents/ near misses immediately to your Line Manager.
This job is a good fit for you if:You enjoy working at a fast pace in an everchanging environment
You are comfortable with some heavy lifting and can maneuver cages of stock
You are motivated by delivering results and can easily work to deadlines
You are good at building strong working relationships
You are self-motivated and can work with minimal supervision
You are honest, reliable and dedicated to your role
You have a strong work ethic with a meticulous attention to detail
You have a good attitude and aptitude with a willingness to learn new skills
What you'll need:Previous experience within a transport or deliver environment (not essential)
Flexible approach to performing other duties as requested by your Line Manager
Good level of numeracy
Excellent time and attendance record
Good teamwork skills, as well as the ability to work one on one
Always demonstrate and maintain a high level of health and safety awareness around the warehouse, ensuring own safety and the safety of others. Adopting the ASW, H&S Values: Always Safe at work; think smart, think safe

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