DC Airlock Colleague / Driver's Mate

Drivers Mate (Airlock Colleague) Nights

Stafford Fulfilment Centre

125.86 per shift

Contract: 17 shifts in a 4 week period

Start window: 1 available start window of/ 1 available start window of(Some flexibility required)

At Pets our aim is to give the nations pets what they need to be at their ballchasing tailwagging best. Because we will not rest until every spaniel has a squeezy toy. Every calico has a cat tree. Every rabbit has a run. We are motivated to find the best talent in the Logistics & Distribution industry. Right now we are looking for Drivers Mates to join our transport team working out of our distribution centre in Stafford.

The Role

Working with the driver in a 44ton HGV vehicle you will make product deliveries into stores overnight and assume full responsibility for ensuring that the stores are securely locked following the documented store requirements for pallet positioning etc. This is an enjoyable role where standards and security are priority but much of your night will be travelling together with the driver so good conversation is a must! The successful candidate will have good spatial awareness be a keen problem solver and enjoy working through the night.

You will attend each of the stores on the Airlock route and receive full training on the entry and exit routines including the risk assessment safe system of work setting of alarm codes and use of the alarm panel.

We are looking for candidates who can start as soon as possible (immediate starts available) joining an already established team.

Your Responsibilities

• Working alongside drivers to make store deliveries.
• To hold store keys whilst on shift and alarm codes for all the stores on the delivery run
• To gain safe and secure access to all stores on the run
• After palletised stock is presented to you at the delivery door manoeuvre stock into position in store.
• To secure the premises after the delivery has been dropped.
• Know and apply the health and safety and security procedures.
• Function as keyholder on behalf of Pets at Home Ltd
• To check the pallet counts against the delivery documents and report any variances on the drivers paperwork.
• Ensure that the security of the store is not compromised.
• To aid in ensuring that deliveries are made on time reporting any variances on the drivers paperwork.
• To ensure that any issues with keys/alarms are reported on time.
• Ensure standards are being met and maintained.
• Awareness safety and wellbeing of others in line with Company procedures and requirements on safe working practices

What you will bring

• A genuine care for customers and passion for your job.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• A strong drive to excel in all situations.
• A collaborative attitude with respect for our business values and a natural demonstration of our core behaviours.
• Organisational skills and a hardworking nature focused on meeting the required picking targets.
• A handson approach and the ability to lift heavy objects.
• The ability to work quickly accurately and safely.
• Flexibility to work unsociable hours.

What you will get in return

• Attractive rates of pay.
• Annual Leave (including Bank holidays) with an increase after 2 years continuous service.
• An extra days holiday when it is your birthday.
• Stakeholder pension plan
• Personal Health Insurance scheme (if in Pension Scheme)
• Life assurance
• 20% Pets at Home discount scheme after 12 weeks service
• Pets Treats voluntary benefits package

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Please note that we reserve the right to close this job advertisement prior to the stated closing date if suitable candidates are identified. We encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly.

Pets just see people. They are not biased and they do not discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience do not perfectly align if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours we want to hear from you!