Warehouse Vision Centre Driver

Description

Job title: Warehouse Vision Centre Driver

Department: Manufacturing

Location: Hamble and Vision Centre

GLS: AD2

Working hours: Mon Fri 37.5 hours a week

A brighter future awaits you

CooperVision is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improvethe way people see each day. Its more than makingcontact lenses its about giving lens wearers freedom andconfidence to move about their daily lives. Were all about bright futures for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.

Job summary What to expect:

Based at Hamble the Vehicle Driver is responsible for the safe compliant collection transportation delivery and storage of chemical raw materials engineering spares and other goods between the UKM Hamble Goods-in Warehouse and the Adanac Park Vision Centre Stores following daily schedules forward plans relevant SOPs and Work Instructions. The role requires competent operation of vehicles forklift trucks (FLTs) and other material-handling equipment while working closely with the Hamble Warehouse team and Vision Centre Stores staff and providing support to Warehouse Spares Stores Facilities and Stores teams where appropriately trained.

Your responsibilities will include:

Health and Safety:

• Comply with Health & Safety at Work Act and promote good EHS and GMP practice within teams to ensure a safe working environment for all employees and visitors to the areas of work. Particularly ensure safe use of specialist equipment such as vehicles lift trucks pallet movers racking refrigeration and other electrical equipment.

• Comply with safe handling storage & transporting hazardous chemicals.

• Comply with all site PPE policies particularly for Warehouse & Storage areas driving

• company vehicles and any other general activities carried out.

• Carry out daily checks against established EHS and GMP checklists covering equipment such as Vehicles FLTs and Temperature Controlled Storage
  

Operations:

• Drive authorised company vehicles between CV sites with focus on deliveries and collections to and from the Vision Centre. Includes operating all necessary materials handling equipment related to loading & off-loading vehicles.

• Driver competence for Vehicles & FLTs must be maintained at the required (high) level.

• Liaise daily with the Hamble Warehouse Team Leader and the counterpart at the Adanac Park Vision Centre to establish planned transportation schedules for the day(s) / week(s) ahead. Also respond to any urgent ad-hoc transport requests arising.

• Follow all prescribed SOPs / WIs designated to the role particularly those associated with Cold-chain Materials and Hazardous Goods for Transport.

• When required aid the Hamble Warehouse team and Vision Centre Facilities / Stores team where trained to do so. This may include onward distribution of materials spare parts and non-inventory goods to BU users.

• Gain understanding of the computer-based inventory management systems operated within UKM and the Vision Centre. This is mainly Oracle ERP Agile and MS Office

• Follow all systems procedures routines for accurately receiving completing and archiving transaction records.

• Report any issues to Line Management to ensure minimum disruption maximum service levels and optimized work / task planning.

• Demonstrate a high level of teamwork contributing to an engaged and inclusive working environment whilst able to self-motivate.

  A full job description is available upon request.

Experience & Education:

• Full clean Driving License (vehicles up to 3.5 mt)
• Good working knowledge of general Warehouse & Inventory Management processes and environments
• User of computer-based inventory systems (or competence to achieve this)
• Materials Handling Equipment License; forklift trucks pallet stacker and associated attachments such as barrel lift and extensions (or competence to achieve this)
• ADR awareness would be beneficial

• Good Communication Skills written & verbal

• Planning / Organising

• Working with others as part of a team and self-motivated to work as an individual

• Problem solving

• Proactive and Service Driven

• Continuous improvement/change orientation
• 1 2 years previous experience of working in a Warehouse / Driving role
• Previous experience of transporting chemical goods or similar would be of benefit

Post-holder will be driving company delivery vehicles and operating manual handling equipment such as Lift Trucks where safe and competent operating technique is essential.

Additionally working environments will be indoor and outdoor working within the Warehouse & Storage areas of Hamble Chandlers Ford and Adanac Park Vision Centre sites including Cold Stores yards and drop off / collection points.

What we offer:

You will receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including 25 days holiday pension scheme healthcare cover life assurance access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing a discounted contact lens scheme and much more!

We are committed to our employees personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual to reach their full potential. To help us achieve our goals we will give you everything you need to help you achieve yours.

We also provide access to LinkedIn Learning to help you develop in your career and grow with CooperVision.

What you can expect:

As a CooperVision employee you will be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering an inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success.

If you like what you see take the first step towards your Brighter Future and apply today!All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.

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Required Experience:

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1