Driver/Warehouse Assistant

Placed: 27/11/17
Region: United Kingdom
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

Our client is a wholesaler and retailer in luxury goods has an immediate vacancy for a well-organised and reliable Driver / Logistic Assistant with a clean driving licence, to join a fast-paced team in their head office based in Chelsea, London.

Responsibilities and duties:

* To maintain the provision of the logistics service meeting the needs of the Company
* Ensure the Packing Department is supplied with all necessary equipment in a timely manner
* Organising and moving all packaging and deliveries in Head Office and from and to the warehouse
* To ensure all areas within your remit are kept clean and tidy and health and safety rules and procedures are adhered to at all times
* Monitoring, checking stock numbers and adjusting stock levels in the in-house bespoke system as required
* Responding to emails, other admin duties (invoices, misc out files) planning and organising next day of work, sorting out outstanding shipment issues and communicating effectively with other departments
* Direct control and full responsibility of company warehouse
* Delivery of parcels and letters to other company properties
* Overseeing shipping to both clients and suppliers
* Picking and validating outgoing shipments using different methods of shipping
* Responsible for managing all company packaging and display material
* Tendering shipments to obtain competitive freight rates
* Checking transport invoices from the Finance Department
* Carry out regular stock checks on all packaging and feedback to the Manager
* Solving issues with suppliers
* Assist as key support and organise shipments for trade shows
* Any other ad hoc duties in line with the needs of the business and ongoing development of the department
* Upholding Company Policies and Procedures; maintaining Company confidentiality and high standards of professionalism

Essential Skills and Experience:

* Experience in a hands-on logistics environment of a small to medium size company
* Hold a current full, clean driving licence and used to London traffic
* Excellent command of English, oral and written
* Computer literate, intermediate level of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
* Ability to work under pressure in a busy and dynamic environment
* Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative as well as working as part of a small team
* Must be detail oriented and have excellent time management skills
* Liaise effectively with different departments using appropriate means of communicating and language
* Follow clear instructions and getting the job done
* Able to prioritise heavy workflow and work to deadlines
* To have a hands-on approach and willing to get stuck in to all aspects of the role

Desired Skills and Experience:

* Previous customer services experience
* Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
* Worked within the fashion industry or luxury products

Price / Salary: £18000 - £20000/annum