
VACANCIES
Below is a selection of the type of roles we recruit for’
FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Permanent- From £27,000 P/A
The Role: Forklift Operator
Where: Thame, near Aylesbury
Hours: 4am – 2pm Monday to Friday
Salary: From £27,000 P/A
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You must have an in-date counterbalance licence and at least 6 months of warehouse experience.
Our client, based in Thame, is looking for a Forklift Operator to join their busy team.
This role will primarily focus on supporting the shift supervisor in unloading vehicles from the night shift and loading vehicles for the day run. An element of flexibility will be required to support the transport yard and warehouse teams where needed. There may also be an opportunity to support the team in carrying out collections and deliveries (up to 7.5T).
You will need to be flexible, willing to adapt and learn and be comfortable working in a transport and warehouse environment.
Qualifications required (essential):
-Current Counterbalance Forklift licence
-Previous Driving experience
-Full and clean driving licence
-Ability to drive up to 7.5T would be an advantage
Hours:
45 hours per week, Monday to Friday 4am-2pm with an hour lunch each day.
Contracted overtime-Saturday mornings: 5 am – 11 am (Once per month)
For additional information call 01844 213999 or email Victoria at victoria@rsrecruit.co.uk​
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CLASS 1 DRIVER- DAY SHIFT
Permanent- £34,000- £37,000 P/A
The Role: Class 1 Driver- Day Shift
Where: Thame, near Aylesbury
Hours: Main Shift 4:30am – 2:30pm Monday to Friday
Salary: £34,000- £37,000 P/A
You must have CPC Cat C1 Qualification and at least 12 months of consistent experience driving up to 44T vehicles.
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Our client, based in Thame, is looking for an experienced Class 1 Driver to join their busy team in a varied driving position.
This role involves driving up to 44T vehicles to collect freight, with the occasional use of electric pallet trucks to load/unload. A level of flexibility will be required to cover both day and night shift ‘Collect & Deliver’ work as needed.
There will be occasional Saturday AM trailer movements that would require support (paid as overtime).
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Qualifications required (essential):
-CPC C1 Qualification required
-At least 12 months experience driving a Class 1 vehicle
-Previous experience working night shifts would be preferred but not essential
Hours:
45 hours per week, Monday to Friday with an hour lunch each day.
Shift A: 4:30am – 2:30pm (90% of the time)
Shift B: 7:00am – 5:00pm (10% of the time)
Contracted overtime- Saturday mornings: 7:00am – 1:00pm (Once per month)
For additional information call 01844 213999 or email Victoria at victoria@rsrecruit.co.uk
WORKSHOP LABOURER
Permanent- £23,562.00 P/A
The Role: Workshop Labourer
Where: Thame, near Aylesbury
Hours: - Monday - Thursday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Friday’s 8:00am to 4:45pm
Salary- From £23,562.00
We have an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to enter the vehicle salvaging industry.
In this role, you will be responsible for preparing vehicles for disposal, which includes tasks such as removing wheels and stripping tyres. You will also assist the workshop team with various general workshop and yard duties.
Previous experience in motor mechanics or a workshop environment, as well as forklift experience, is advantageous.
Benefits:
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Discounted petrol
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Pension scheme
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Generous staff discount on parts
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Free parking on site
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Discretional monthly bonus
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For further information contact: Victoria at Recruitment Solutions on 01844 213 999 or victoria@rsrecruit.co.uk
VEHICLE MECHANIC
Permanent- Starting Salary £27,500
The Role: Vehicle Mechanic
Where: Thame, near Aylesbury
Hours: - Monday-Thursday 8am to 5.30pm, Friday 8am to 4.45pm (with 2 30-minute breaks)
Salary- Starting Salary £27,500 P/A
A good knowledge of modern vehicles would be a distinct advantage.
Our well-established client, based in Thame, is looking for a Vehicle Mechanic to join their team.
This role will involve servicing and repairing both company and Auction vehicles as well as removing car parts from damaged vehicles and getting them ready for resale.
For this role, you will need to be a strong team player, reliable, comfortable in a bust environment and enthusiastic.
Essential:
· Previous motor mechanics/bodyshop experience
· Your own set of tools
· Forklift driving experience
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Benefits:
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Discounted Petrol
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Uniform provided
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Pension scheme
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Staff discount on parts
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Free parking on site
For further information contact: Victoria at Recruitment Solutions on 01844 213 999
HGV RECOVERY DRIVER
Permanent- £37,000 - £39,000 P/A
The Role: HGV Recovery Driver
Where: Thame, near Aylesbury
Hours: Monday- Friday 6:45am – 4:45pm + optional overtime on a Saturday morning.
Salary: £37,000- £39,000 P/A + Bonus scheme
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Applicants must have C+E driving licence, with a current CPC.
The role involves collecting accident-damaged and end-of-life vehicles from body shops, garages and private households. Depending on your previous experience, you will be driving a 4 car Transporter. The general collection area is a 50-mile radius from where we are based.
The role will also involve the use of handheld PDA’s, so being comfortable dealing with mobile phones/basic IT equipment would also be helpful.
The successful candidate must be reliable, enthusiastic, and comfortable working in a busy fast-moving environment.
Experience:
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Driving a Goods Vehicle: 2 years
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Recovery Driving: 1 year
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Benefits
Discretionary monthly bonus, petrol allowance and discount on car parts after completing probation.
For additional information call/text 07895257407 or email Victoria@rsrecruit.co.uk
RECENTLY FILLED- TRANSPORT SUPERVISOR
Permanent- up to £34,000 P/A
The Role: Transport Supervisor
Where: Thame, near Aylesbury
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-6pm
Salary: up to £34,000 P/A
You must have experience in routing and logistics along with some 18.5T driving experience.
Our client, based in Thame, is looking for a Transport Supervisor to join their busy Thame-based team.
This role involves working across the Transport Office, Yard and warehouse covering various activities to support the office operations and transport logistics. You must be versatile and offer the flexibility needed to support all teams. The ability to build strong working relationships with all members of the team will be essential to understand all aspects of the operations.
This will be a brilliant opportunity for someone with previous Transportation Management (or similar) experience looking to move to a busy and varied role with a regular shift pattern. Whilst this role is predominantly office-based, you will be required to work in the warehouse (must be willing to complete a forklift licence -supplied by the company) and cover deliveries where needed (HGV class 2 required).
Responsibilities and Duties of the Transport Supervisor:
· Effectively communicate both verbally and by email to clients, depots and colleagues of all levels
· Be proficient in using all the appropriate systems along with all Microsoft packages.
· Work closely with the other members of the transport team as well as key stakeholders to ensure all operational processes are efficient.
· Make sure that all deliveries are accurately scanned and labelled in preparation for the daily deliveries ensuring the appropriate labels are allocated to the correct vehicles
· Use a Forklift to move items and load/unload vehicles
· Collect and deliver to assigned locations in a timely manner, making sure all processes are followed. You must be polite and respectful to all customers and ensure any issues are raised through the appropriate channels in a professional manner.
· You will be responsible for ensuring all activities that you are overseeing comply with appropriate H&S requirements. This may involve the review of Risk Assessments and taking part in briefings (You will be required to ensure that any area of the Transport department you are working in is safe for yourself, other employees and visitors)
Skills required for the Transport Supervisor:
· Competent in all Microsoft packages
· Able to manage the flexible nature of this role and use your own initiative
· Enthusiastic and willing to learn
· Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
· Keen to work as part of a team
· Flexibility
Qualifications required (Preferred):
· Minimum qualification GCSE or equivalent
· Minimum of 3 years previous Transport / Vehicle Management (or similar)
· Experience HGV Driving licence
· Forklift operations licence
· Supervisory experience in a logistics environment
· Forklift licence (desirable but not essential)
For additional information call 01844 213999/ or email victoria@rsrecruit.co.uk
RECENTLY FILLED- CLASS 2 DRIVER
Permanent- £30,000- £35,000 P/A
The Role: Class 2 Driver
Where: Thame, near Aylesbury
Hours: Monday- Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm, Contracted overtime Saturday 7am-1pm (once a month)
Salary: £30,000-£35,000 P/H
Our client, based in Thame, is looking for a Class 2 Driver to join their busy team.
For this role you will need CPC Cat C Qualification required and at least 12 months experience driving a Class 2 vehicle.
This role involves regular driving and local palletised ‘Collect & Deliver’ work. Generally, this will be in the same vehicle and on the same route(s) regularly, but there will be a requirement for flexibility to support the business needs.
Suitable vehicles and electric pallet Trucks will be provided. There is an element of physical work when making some of our deliveries.
Responsibilities and Duties for the Class 2 Driver:
C&D Driving:
To Collect and Deliver to assigned locations promptly, ensuring all specific and Pallet Network processes are followed.
Health & Safety:
Supporting the Transport Manager and Shift Supervisors where required to ensure all Health & Safety regulations are met. Ensuring that you are pro-active in ensuring your CPC training is appropriately kept up to date. Complying with all Health & Safety regulations as set out by our client and our regulatory bodies.
Customer Contact:
Dealing with all customers politely and with respect. Ensuring any issues are raised through the appropriate channels professionally. Acting as a positive representative for our client at all times, ensuring your appearance and that of your vehicle, always reflects this.
Skills required for the Class 2 Driver:
Ability to work on your own and manage your delivery route
Willing to drive 3.5t – 18t vehicles
Working as part of a team as well as on your own
Dealing with customers in a friendly and courteous manner
Qualifications required (essential):
CPC Cat C Qualification required At least 12 months experience driving a Class 2 vehicle Previous experience working night shifts would be preferred but not essential
Hours for the Class 2 Driver:
45 hours per week, Monday to Friday Hours to be worked between 7.30am and 5.30pm (with 1 hour lunch break)
Contracted overtime- Saturday mornings: 7am – 1pm (Once per month)
For further information contact: Victoria at Recruitment Solutions on 01844 213 999
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