Yard Assistant- Fleet Department- Fixed Term contract - 12 months

Yard Assistant- Fleet Department- Fixed Term contract for 12 months working 16 hours a week at Head office, Lynstock House, Lynstock Way, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4SA

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You must have a Full UK driving licence that you have held for at least 12 months with no more than 3 points
You must be confident to drive a large commercial van – for example a Volkswagen Crafter
You must have the physical ability to complete manual lifting tasks involving heavy items
You must be able to pass a basic DBS check - no unspent convictions
Working pattern:
Tuesday 15:00-19:00
Wednesday15:00-19:00
Thursday15:00-19:00
Friday15:00-19:00
The Company
The Cohen's Group delivers a friendly and trusted pharmacy service through our network of branches to local communities. The Cohen's Group prides itself on customer service and offering a personalised service to everyone we work with.
Brief Role Description
Assisting the Fleet Maintenance & Compliance operative with:
The maintenance of yard safety
The maintenance of a suite of circa 80 fleet vehicles
You will be working within a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment, ensuring daily compliance is adhered to as per the legislation set by the authorised governing bodies within the pharmaceutical sector.
This role requires a motivated individual who is a higher performer and passionate about the quality of work they produce!
You must be very personable and enjoy engaging with all team members, with a view of building strong working relationships.
You must follow all policies to the letter and thus adhere to department guidelines regarding safety, hygiene and good distribution practices.
Key Responsibilities
· Always adhering to legal and regulatory compliance, including Health & Safety, Medicines & Health Regulatory Agency (MHRA) guidelines
· Ensuring required quality standards are met
· Have the ability to work independently and as part of a large team
· Maintain the security of the vehicles and premises
· Support the Maintenance & Compliance operative with the safe management of the vehicle yard
· Follow strict health & safety protocols and procedures with regards to parking and loading arrangements
· Support with sortation and loading of consignments when required
· Assist with the maintenance of all Fleet vehicles
· Actively promote and enforce GDP guidelines to ensure 100% adherence by all Fleet staff
Additional Duties
· Basic Clear DBS check will be required
· Delivery of goods to customers driving the Crafter van in a way which protects the integrity and quality of products we are distributing
· Active participation in Training and Operational Meetings
· Adherence to the highway code
Objectives
· Ensure the accurate and timely departure of all Fleet Drivers
· Maintenance of acceptable temperature and storage requirements
· Accurate completion of all documentation
· Assistance with the collection and storage of empty trays, rubbish, consumables as required
· Daily dialogue / handover with Fleet Management
Employee Attributes
· Multi-skilled ability, willing to learn any task required
· Enthusiastic and pro-active attitude is a must
· High level of attention to detail with a ‘right first time' approach
Essential
· Full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months with no more than 3 points
· Good numeracy and literacy skills
· Good communication skills
· Ability to work without constant supervision
·Ability to work under pressure
· Ability to adapt quickly and positively to new situations with a pro-active approach to troubleshooting
· Physical ability to complete manual lifting tasks involving heavy items
· Conscientious, reliable, with good attendance and timekeeping standards.
· Flexible to work past contracted hours to suit business needs
· High standard of personal hygiene
Desirable
· Experience working in pharmaceutical multi-drop delivery
· GDP & MHRA knowledge
· Experience working in a multicultural environment
Benefits
If successful, additional benefits for you could include:
Discretionary bonus scheme
4 weeks' paid holiday, plus statutory holidays, which increase with service. (pro-rata for part time employees)
EAP Provided by BUPA
Pension contributions
Staff discount
Regulatory training where required
Free uniform
If you think this role is right for you, please apply, we would love to have you as part of the Cohens Family. xwzovoh We are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.