Our client are an SME established hi-val freight forwarder based in Colnbrook and have a new position available for a Vault Assistant to join the established team with the smooth running of the vault P.O.D system and warehouse. Working Monday to Friday with a one hour break each day, initially 0900-1800 then, once probation passed, working shifts of 05:30-13:30, 09:00-18:00 and 13:00-22:00.
The role of Vault Assistant involves, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
* Key holder for the strong room.
* Remove shipments from the strong room and warehouse for vehicle loads, ensuring that each seal number is checked against each collection and delivery.
* Receive shipments into the strong room and warehouse depending on size or value, checking seal numbers and blue copy docs, locate as necessary.
* Keep the strong room clean and tidy at all times.
* Complete a daily stock review of the warehouse stock and the strong room stock and liaise with the imports and export departments.
* Review communications from the import/export departments and action as necessary.
* Receive vehicles in and out of the warehouse following specific security instructions.
* Send daily balance sheet to the import/export & Transport teams to check balance in vault.
* X-Ray export freight.
* Book in customs and sign customs release notes.
* Release goods from Vault.
* Manage changes with imports to exports as per requirements.
* Monitor refuse disposal within the building.
* Meet and greet customers to deal with hand delivered freight
* Undertake additional duties, or assist other members of staff, as may be reasonably requested by your Manager or the Directors.
Employment Terms for the Vault Assistant
Hours of work:
Initially 0900-1800 then, after probation; 05:30-13:30, 09:00-18:00 and 13:00-22:00.
Salary:
£25-26k basic
Annual Leave;
* 28 days per annum (including 8 national holidays).
* Annual leave days increase with longevity.
Annual Salary Reviews & Performance Bonuses;
* Salaries reviewed annually and any potential increase is based on performance & longevity.
* Discretionary bonuses are awarded based on performance.
Uniform;
* Full uniform & company phone provided (where required).
Opportunities;
* An opportunity to progress your career across the business.
Other benefits;
* Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility).
* Free access to an independent digital financial wellbeing platform & coach to help you manage and save your money.
* Cycle To Work Scheme - administered through ’Green Commute Initiative’ (subject to qualifying criteria).
* Electric Car Scheme - administered through ’The Electric Car Scheme’ (subject to qualifying criteria).
* Enhanced sickness pay (subject to qualifying criteria).
The knowledge, skills and experience required from our Vault Assistant are:
Essential
* Hold a full UK driving licence.
* Have a good knowledge of the English language, both verbal and written.
* Ability to prioritise and organise own workload to tight deadline.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients.
* Be a team player, as well as work with members of staff in other departments.
* Have sound knowledge of IT, including Word and Excel.
Desirable
* X-Ray trained / NXCT certified.
* Have experience of using a CRM system.
* Experience of transporting valuable goods.
* Knowledge of the local area.
Due to the nature of the role, there are a number of compulsory checks that must be carried out for the Vault Assistant:
* A criminal record check - basic disclosure, carried out by the Disclosure & Barring Service.
* A full 5 year reference history, with any gaps in employment scrutinised and accounted for.
* A driving licence check.