Job Role: VNA Driver
Division/Department: Warehouse
Location: Corby
Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor
About Europa Worldwide Group:
We are an independent privately-owned operator delivering pro-active and innovative freight solutions worldwide. We’ve grown to employ more than 900 staff and have a presence in more than 160 countries across the globe, offering Road, Air and Sea, Showfreight, Warehouse and Contact Centre services.
Position Summary:
We are looking for both experienced VNA Drivers and are open to those who do not have experience as a VNA Driver. Those without experience will receive full training, however we require candidates to have the right work ethic and be passionate about training to become a full VNA Driver. We will also consider candidates with an expired licence, OR those with a counterbalance/reach/PPT.
We are also offering a £1000 one off bonus when you successfully complete 12 months of service with us!
Shift Times:
AM Shift 6am – 6pm. Day shift pay per hour: £10.41
PM Shift 6pm – 6am. Night shift pay per hour: £11.50
Friendly Shift Pattern (2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off, and repeat) A very friendly work/life balance with having every other weekend you have a 3 day weekend. So, you work every other weekend but on the weekends you have off there are like bank holiday weekends. On a period of 2 weeks, you will work 7 days and will be off for 7 days.
Our Ideal Person:
- Previously Warehouse experience or wanting a career as a VNA Driver, full training will be provided.
- Previous experience and licence for a Counterbalance, Reach or VNA Forklift (not essential)
- Comfortable working with 18 metre heights.
- Good basic literacy, numeracy and verbal communication skills.
- Good basic health and safety knowledge.
- Ability to adapt to new processes and procedures.
- Quick learner with good communication skills.
In this role, you will:
- Unload & load vehicles into the warehouse facility either by hand or using MHE.
- Operate all MHE including Forklift trucks, attachments and man up safety cages, safely and according to the user manual.
- Complete document & record pre use truck checks at the start of every shift.
- Use & follow the “stop block process”.
- Break down shipments and put away in the correct areas, as well as picking and packing consignments ready to ship,
- Label and scan all freight in and out of the warehouse,
- Respect all company agreed processes and procedures and in a safe and efficient manner according to all safe working instruction.
- Respect all national and company health and safety regulations.
- Clean and tidy warehouse facilities and yard area or as per Team Leader, Supervisor or Manager’s instruction.
What you can expect from us:
- Excellent salary package, including a one of bonus of £1000 after completing 12 months.
- Europa benefits scheme (on successful completion of probation period) – offers and discounts on latest technology, vouchers, gym membership etc.
- The opportunity to develop, progress (fully funded training) and work within a global organisation which is rapidly growing.
- A fantastic working culture which promotes excellent work/life balance.
- Working closely with a team of talented individuals with a great work ethic who also love to have fun!
- Generous & flexible holiday benefits.
- Support with health and well-being.
- Free tea/coffee on site as well as vending machines and canteen facility.
- Contributory company pension scheme.