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Driver/ Warehouse Assistant – Spider is advertising on behalf of a highly successful, family-run company operating within the Commercial Vehicle sector. They are seeking an experienced Driver/Warehouse Assistant to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis at their head office in Colchester, Essex. Although will consider part time for the right candidate.
Why them:
This well-established, family-run business brings over 35 years of experience to the Commercial Vehicle industry. They offer a comprehensive range of services and products to customers of all sizes - from large PLCs to single-vehicle operators - while staying at the forefront of the latest vehicle and ancillary technologies. The company is committed to investing in training, technology, and skilled people, ensuring outstanding nationwide service delivered by an expert team of directors, managers, and technicians.
Company Benefits:
- Competitive Salary:£12.50per hour
- Holiday: 25 days holiday plus bank and public holidays (pro rata if part time)
- Benefits: Opportunities for career development within a progressive Company, Supportive and dynamic team environment, PPE and uniform provided.
About the role:
As a Driver/ Warehouse Assistant, you will take on a key dual-function role within the business. You will ensure the safe and efficient delivery and collection of materials, tools, and equipment, while also maintaining a clean, tidy, and compliant workshop environment. This role plays a vital part in supporting both the parts and engineering teams, helping to keep day-to-day operations flowing effectively. Both full-time and part-time applicants will be considered. Working hours for this role are 0800 – 1700, Monday – Friday, although will consider part time for the right candidate.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Safely deliver and collect parts, tools, and materials between company sites, suppliers, and customer locations, ensuring goods are correctly loaded, secured, and handled.
- Represent the company professionally during all deliveries and collections.
- Maintain workshop cleanliness and organisation, including machinery, tools, work surfaces, stores, and surrounding areas.
- Support engineers with basic workshop tasks such as moving equipment and preparing materials.
- Assist with waste management, ensuring correct segregation and disposal of materials.
- Support the Parts Department with stock control activities when required.
- Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures, using appropriate PPE and reporting any hazards or unsafe conditions.
About you:
As a Driver/ Warehouse Assistant, will hold a full UK driving licence and have a good understanding of manual handling and safe working practices. They will be reliable, practical, and capable of working independently as well as part of a team. Basic mechanical or engineering knowledge is an advantage but not essential. The successful candidate will also be physically fit, proactive, and have a strong attention to detail, with a positive attitude and willingness to support wherever needed.
If you have the relevant skills and experience for the Driver/ Warehouse Assistant role and would like to join this company, then please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Additional keywords: Delivery Driver, Warehouse Driver / Labourer, Workshop Cleaner, Engineering Support, Workshop Assistant, Manual Handling, Stock Control, Parts Delivery, Workshop Operative, Engineering Workshop.
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