HGV DRIVER/STOREPERSON

Base Location: Loch Carnan, South Uist

Salary: £28,072 - £32,605 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. 

Working Pattern:  Permanent | Full Time | Office Based

We are looking for a HGV Driver/Store person to join our team to provide excellent customer service through delivering materials to sites and the management and control of equipment stocks. 

You will

- Carry out HGV duties when required

- Oversee all deliveries to the site and manage stock levels by using the business processes and systems to good effect. 

- Work with our logistics providers to resolve any stock and delivery related issues, including taking action to resolve any material shortages. 

- Organise and maintain the depot yard areas. This includes managing the recycling area, ensuring safety standards are met, completing yard audits and reporting any risks and incidents such as oil spills. 

- Assist with store in Barra when needed.

There will be an element of travel in this role to our other site in Barra. Whilst there is no company vehicle provided with this role, transport will be made available for necessary travel between sites and to make any urgent deliveries as such, a full UK driving licence is a requirement.

You have

- HGV Licence Class 1. In addition, a Forklift Licence and relevant Street Works qualifications would be of benefit, but are not essential and training will be provided. 

- Excellent communication skills and a passion for customer service with a diligent attitude towards safety and accuracy. 

- Excellent time management and organisational skills and the ability to foster positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels. 

- Part of your role will be maintaining system records and ensuring data is up to date, and therefore you should be comfortable using IT systems, with a good knowledge of Microsoft packages such as Word, Outlook and Excel. 

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Hannah on Hannah.e.cutajar@sse.com / 01738 341147 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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