Logistics Operative (Driver)

Job description

Logistics Operative-Driver

We currently have a vacancy for a Logistics Operative-Driver at our site in Barrow in Furness.

As a Logistics Operative-Driver, you will be responsible for supporting the onsite teams with the on time delivery of parts and items.

This role will include completing daily vehicle checks and ensuring loads are prioritised and delivered safely within prescribed legislation.

Your main responsibilities as a Logistics Operative-Driver:

Collecting and delivering parts and items for different areas of site and the business

Ensuring loads are loaded safely within prescribed safety recommendations and ensuring load is delivered on time and in full

Responsible for ensuring that tasks relating to such as completing daily vehicles checks

Abide by driver hours and taking breaks when stipulated

Competent use of a tachograph and understand significance of record

Adherence and compliance to site based health and safety and also driver safety information

Your skills and qualifications as a Logistics Operative-Driver:

Clean Driving Licence (Essential)

ADR Training- Dangerous Goods (Essential)

Driving Licence which includes Class 1 C+E and D (Essential)

Valid Digital Tachograph card (Essential)

Competence with driving articulated vehicles including an in date driving CPC card

Firm understanding of driving legal requirements e.g. drivers hours and daily vehicle checks

Proven track record of providing a good service to customers

Experience of strict health and safety legislation

Proven track record of multi drop delivery

What we're looking for in you:

We are seeking a self-starter who is driven to deliver complex projects. The successful candidate should be innovative and demonstrate a can do attitude. In addition we are seeking a strong team player who can communicate effectively.

Location: Barrow in Furness

Salary: Competitive – Commensurate with skills & experience

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, childcare vouchers, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world’s leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Maritime – Submarines

Our Submarines business has been safely delivering world class submarines to the UK Royal Navy for more than a century.

The Astute class will equip the Royal Navy with its largest and most capable generation of attack submarines. We are responsible for the design, build, test and commissioning of these state-of-the-art vessels. In total, seven boats will make up the fleet, each weighing a mighty 7,400 tonnes.

Dreadnought is the successor to the Vanguard class of nuclear deterrent submarines. We will deliver four submarines to the Royal Navy, with the first submarine entering service in the early 2030s. Dreadnought is widely considered to be one of the world's most complex engineering challenges.

We have sites in Barrow-in-Furness, Filton, Frimley, Ash Vale, Broad Oak and Weymouth, and we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

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