Driver / Despatcher

A career in aerospace with a renowned British engineering company that plays a vital role in saving lives worldwide. Working here means contributing to the safety of pilots and aircrew across some of the most advanced military aircraft in operation. The mission is simple - to protect and preserve lives through world-class engineering and innovation.

Join this mission as a Driver / Despatcher in the Transport department at our Denham site, where you'll be responsible for transporting company products to customers, suppliers, and other company locations.

Aspects of the role include to:

• Loading and unloading goods and packages, checking quantities and all documentation.
• Consolidating deliveries and collections within the warehouse for various customers and suppliers.
• Transporting deliveries and collections to various sites in the UK to ensure the delivery paperwork is transacted accurately.
• Keeping the warehouse organised, clean and functional.
• Carry out basic maintenance and vehicle checks as required e.g. top up water, oil replace bulbs etc.

Characteristics & Skills

• 23 years old or over for vehicle insurance purposes.
• Clean, Class 2 Category C Driver License with driving, loading, and unloading experience.
• ADR, high consequence goods certified. Classes 1-8,9
• Known consignor experience.
• Counterbalance forklift experience
• Experience of a logistics function.
• Basic Computer Skills with Microsoft products.
• The ability to lift, carry and load boxes.
• Worked within a manufacturing organisation desirable.

Your benefits in detail

• Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme (18+)
• 4x salary Life Assurance (18+)
• Personalised training and development plan.
• Healthcare Cash Plan.
• 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• The ability to purchase additional leave maximum 1 week.
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.