Warehouse Operative / Delivery Driver- James Donaldson Insulation, Uddingston

January 14, 2025
 

Join our team as a Warehouse Operative / Delivery Driver at James Donaldson Insulation, Uddingston.

Competitive salary
Discretionary bonus scheme
Flexible benefits
30 days’ holiday with additional days linked to service

James Donaldson Insulation, part of the Donaldson Group, established in 1860, is one of UK’s largest, privately owned timber companies. We are a family of 17 businesses and brands, ranging from B2B, retail, ecommerce, all with shared values and a common vision, driven by the desire to always do good. We are focused on always providing a number one customer experience, embracing innovation, and doing things in a sustainable way, not just for our business but also for the communities we operate in. But most of all, our People are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we are committed to nurturing and empowering our 1,500+ colleagues across the UK.

As a 6th generation family-owned business, Donaldson Group is committed to providing colleague benefits that are truly valuable. Benefits include but are not limited to: 30 days’ holiday, inclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays, Length of service awards, Company sick pay, Employee Assistance Programme, (24/7 helpline, counselling sessions, legal, debt and life management advice line).

We are ambitious about diversity and inclusion. If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We specifically encourage female candidates and those from minoritised ethnic groups to apply for this post as they are currently underrepresented in the manufacturing and construction sectors of our organisation.

This Role

• Pick and pack stock products efficiently, accurately, and to a high standard.
• Deliver goods promptly and safely to customers, ensuring excellent service and accurate order fulfilment.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and an organised, efficient working area.
• Manage incoming and outgoing goods accurately, including quality checks, document sign-off, and safe storage.
• Load and unload vehicles, ensuring items are handled with care.
• Carry out manual lifting as required.
• Adapt flexibly to a changing workload, balancing warehouse and delivery duties effectively.
• Ensure Health and Safety procedures are strictly followed in both the warehouse and during deliveries.
• Complete vehicle checks and ensure the delivery vehicle is maintained in a safe, roadworthy condition.

The Candidate
The successful candidate may have the following attributes:

• Previous warehouse experience and delivery driving experience.
• A valid driver’s license (required) and a forklift truck license (desirable).
• A proactive, “get it right the first time” attitude.
• Strong customer service skills, ensuring total customer satisfaction with every delivery.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• A commitment to safety and compliance with relevant regulations in both warehouse and delivery operations.

Full time hours for the role are 40 hours, Monday to Friday from 6:45am to 3:45pm, with paid overtime, however there is the opportunity for part-time hours with a variety of options which could be considered. Part-time hours could include shorter working days or fewer days each week.

If this sounds like the perfect job for you then do not hesitate to apply by sending your full C.V. to: Recruitment@donaldson-timber.co.uk by Friday 31 January 2025