Driver & Warehouse Operative

Department: Facilities Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Duiven, Netherlands

Reporting To: Facilities Manager

Compensation: €34,128 / year

Description

• Stock, equipment and supplies reach the right location safely and on time.
• Colleagues receive a safe, reliable and friendly transport service between agreed locations.
• Vehicles are checked, clean, safe and ready to use when needed.
• Stock is loaded, unloaded and moved carefully and efficiently, with items reaching the correct location.
• Warehouse and logistics areas remain organised, accessible and safe.
• Transport schedules, vehicle checks and required records are completed accurately and on time.
• You adapt to changing operational priorities and support the areas where you’re needed most.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive safely between our Netherlands sites, transporting stock, equipment and supplies so they reach the right teams when needed.
• Transport colleagues safely and reliably between agreed local transport hubs and our sites.
• Plan efficient routes using GPS and navigation tools, adapting to traffic, collections and changing operational priorities.
• Secure stock and equipment correctly before transport, handling items carefully throughout their journey.
• Coordinate collections and deliveries with colleagues and external suppliers to keep planned movements running smoothly.

• Load and unload vehicles safely and efficiently, taking care when handling stock and equipment.
• Move boxes, stock and equipment between vehicles, warehouses and work areas so operational teams have what they need.
• Organise stock in designated areas so it remains safe, accessible and easy for teams to locate.
• Use pallet trucks, forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely when trained and authorised to do so.
• Support daily stock movements and wider warehouse priorities when additional capacity is needed.
• Keep warehouse and logistics areas clean, organised and clear so people and stock can move around the site safely.

• Complete required vehicle checks before driving, making sure vehicles are safe and ready to use.
• Report vehicle faults, damage or maintenance requirements promptly so issues can be resolved before they affect operations.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle checks, journeys and maintenance where required.
• Organise your workload around transport, delivery and collection schedules so agreed movements happen on time.
• Adapt your priorities throughout the day, moving between driving and warehouse responsibilities as operational needs change.
• Raise recurring transport, stock movement or operational issues and share practical ideas that could make the process safer or more efficient.

• Follow road safety, manual-handling and workplace safety requirements at all times.
• Check that stock, equipment and other goods are loaded and secured correctly before every journey.
• Use vehicles and warehouse equipment only when appropriately trained and authorised.
• Report accidents, damage, hazards and safety concerns promptly and follow the appropriate reporting procedures.
• Maintain any licences, training or certifications required to safely perform the role.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience in driving, logistics, warehousing or another hands-on operational role.
• A strong understanding of road safety and safe driving practices.
• Ability to handle and move stock and equipment carefully and safely.
• Good organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work to agreed schedules.
• A reliable and flexible approach, with the ability to adapt when operational priorities change.
• Clear and friendly communication skills when working with colleagues and external suppliers.
• Ability to work confidently and responsibly when driving independently and as part of a team when working on site.
• Ability to carry out the practical requirements of the role, including regular movement around the site and handling and moving boxes, stock and equipment.
• Ability to follow transport, warehouse and safety procedures consistently.

• Experience driving regularly between multiple operational sites.
• Experience handling vintage, fragile or high-value goods.
• Experience using stock or warehouse management systems.
• Forklift or other material-handling certification.
• Experience working in a busy logistics or warehouse environment.

• A valid Dutch driving licence appropriate for the vehicles used in the role.

• Treat colleagues, suppliers and every item you transport with care, respect and consideration.
• Take pride in providing a safe, reliable service and doing what you say you’ll do.
• Stay curious and look for practical ways to make journeys, stock movements and day-to-day logistics work better.
• Work as one team, supporting colleagues and stepping into warehouse priorities when extra help is needed.
• Take ownership of safety, speak up when something isn’t right and follow through when an issue needs attention.