Airside HGV Class 2 Driver

admin 25/10/2023 0

We are looking for an Airside HGV Class 2 Driver to work Airside at the Cargo area in Heathrow for a cargo handler at Heathrow airside Transferring, shunting cargo / Freight from Warehouse to shuttles.

Working 4 on 2 off shift pattern, mixture of earlies and lates.
Airside Driver HGV Full training provided – Newly passed HGV drivers welcome

Salary: £13.00-£16.00 per hour

Required skills

  • HGV2 / Cat C / Class 2 licence –preferable but not essential
  • Valid driving licence held min 2 years
  • No more than 6 points (No DR, DD, IN or TT)
  • Previous experience of airfreight work – desired but not essential
  • A good level of fitness – essential
  • Able to understand and follow instructions.
  • Good communication both written and verbal
  • Have a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Employment history and reference contact information for the last 5 years
  • Basic UK criminal record check
  • Proof of Right to Work
  • Full Cargo Operative training will be provided.

Benefits:

  • On-site parking
  • Temp to Perm
  • Good career progression

All we ask for in return is that:

  • You have good communication skills and plenty of enthusiasm
  • You can pass a DBS check or provide an overseas police check
  • You are able to provide reference information for everywhere you have worked since 2018

Please apply online or email your CV

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HGV Class 2 HIAB Driver

admin 25/10/2023 0

We are currently recruiting for HGV Class 2 HIAB Drivers in the local area to support a nationwide contract.

Working out of well-known builder’s merchants previous experience is a must

As a Class 2 HIAB driver you must have the following:

  • C+E license (UK license)
  • Digi card
  • CPC card
  • Clean driving license OR no more than 6 points
  • Relevant experience in a similar role desirable
  • Have a positive, friendly and helpful manner
  • Strong communication skills
  • Good knowledge of UK roads

HIAB Driver Responsibilities Will Include

  • Being presentable and professional
  • Being reliable and honest
  • Adhering to Working Time Regulations
  • Correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • As a HIAB Driver Do You Have
  • A clean full UK Driving Licence
  • Valid CPC and Digital Tacho Card
  • Excellent knowledge of your geographical area
  • UK experience
  • A minimum of 6 months experience

What we offer

  • Immediate start
  • On going work
  • Weekly pay
  • Competitive rates of pay

If the answer is YES to all the above then we would love to hear from you to discuss the opportunities that we have available within your local area.

Apply with your CV and someone will be in touch right away

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HGV 2 Driver

admin 04/09/2023 0

Class 2 HGV Driver

 

Position Overview:

Our client is looking for professional mover/drivers. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic professional with a flawless attention to detail, excellent communication skills along with the ability to provide world-class service to our exclusive clientele. Professional mover/drivers are the face of our company and understand that customer service is our top priority!

 

If you are a team player, committed, understand what customer service is all about and you are looking for an opportunity to join a growing team we strongly recommend that you apply!

 

As part of our “new normal” we have established new health and safety policies that we expect all employees to adhere to which include: daily temperature readings/wellness checks, practicing social distancing, frequent hand sanitizing, and wearing personal protective gear.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering, receiving, and transporting design furniture, artwork, and other merchandise to residential and commercial locations; airports, seaports, or rail ports. Constant understanding that you are the face of the company and remaining keenly aware that customer service is a top priority is required!

 

  • Strong commitment to the philosophy and goals of the company is important. Must be available for a flexible schedule which may include some nights and weekends.
  • Essential Functions
  • Handles and delivers cargo, materials, furniture, or artwork in accordance with Health & Safety procedures.
  • Maintains/logs records of materials and products transported.
  • A clear understanding of design furniture inspection, the ability to create accurate and detailed condition reports.
  • Ability to work on an iPad, catalogue inventories, and process design furniture.
  • Knowledge of inventory control practices & procedures.
  • Work both on-site and in the warehouse.
  • Uses proper handling procedures to protect and secure cargo items for transport.
  • Operates equipment on vehicle to load, unload, or disperse cargo or materials.
  • Assists in the manual loading and unloading of vehicles.
  • Obtains customer signature and ensures documentation is completed in accordance with company standards.
  • Other duties assigned by management.

 

Commonly packed items:

  • Fine furniture
  • Antiques
  • Historical/ Archaeological Artefacts
  • Artwork
  • Other high-end items

 

Qualifications

  • All candidates must be enthusiastic and hardworking with a clean-cut, well-groomed appearance.
  • You have at least 1 years of fine furniture handling and moving experience
  • Valid and clean driver’s license, 1-2 years of professional experience driving a 16’ – 24’ box truck, and maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal requirements.
  • Valid CPC and Tacho card.
  • Understand how to properly load and unload merchandise from trucks.
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written) and organization skills.
  • Extreme attention to detail.
  • Physical Requirements
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to bend, stoop, climb and pull.
  • Ability to perform strenuous physical labour on a regular basis.

 

Working Monday to Friday from 7am to 4pm

Salary is £17 PAYE or £20 Umbrella.

This is a temp to perm role

 

If you are interested in this role, please apply with you CV.

 

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Skills Shortages In The Market Place

admin 26/08/2022 0

Companies today face a rare situation where there is a high demand for workers but a shortage of people.  According to a survey, nine out of ten businesses believe that a shortage of qualified applicants will hinder their ability to expand. It’s doubtful that this situation will improve anytime soon. Most businesses are aiming to keep employees and attract new ones, while also upskilling current employees. This will create a more valued workforce.

There is a massive lack of workers across all industries. Frontline workers like social care workers seem to be suffering the most. There are alternative methods being put in place to attract talent. Programs are being put in place due to the lack of availability of people. This means ex-offenders are working with workplace rehabilitation to fill the gaps.

Solving Skill shortages

There is also a way that you can attract talent by job crafting, where employees are encouraged to find ways to customise their jobs to better meet their interests and ambitions.

Business managers are allowing employees to consider a non-traditional type of career progression while facilitating invaluable cross-functional learning opportunities and helping to solve skills shortages.

If an employee joins an organisation because they are aligned to its purpose, mission and values and they’re ready to progress or want to learn more. However, we need to look for other ways to ensure we retain them in the organisation.

Enticing Employees to stay

Over ninety-five per cent of all businesses are now addressing retention rates. A big part of retaining staff is by making them feel valued and valuable. Giving people a valid sense of belonging is clearly key to engagement in the post-pandemic world. Most permanent changes occurring within organisations are also intended to influence the entire workforce.

Hybrid and flexible working will remain a feature of working life in a post-pandemic world. Though offering hybrid and flexible working isn’t the primary change organisations are seeking to retain their people.

However hybrid or flexible working continues to transform the employment landscape. According to a survey, sixty per cent of organisations are receptive to considering moving towards a one hundred per cent remote working model. This would have been unimaginable before the pandemic. Our survey also highlighted how fifty-seven per cent of employers would prefer hybrid workers to spend at least two or three days per week at their premises. Companies may have different views of what’s important for employees compared to the perspectives of employees themselves. This will continue to create difficulties in implementing hybrid working arrangements. This model only works in certain industries.

Despite rising expectations around pay, work-life balance and flexibility are still more important to people. Employees don’t want additional fixed days at home either, but rather need work to actually fit around their personal lives. Personal choices and individualism are important factors for employees when negotiating relationships with their employers.

To retain staff, employers need to fine-tune their organisation to fit employee needs. Perks such as an early finish on a Friday or offering employees free fruit no longer add value to people’s working lives. If we want to continue to attract, retain and develop talent, it’s essential to redefine workplace culture. Having a greater focus on the reasons why people choose to stay is important in retaining staff.

Companies are also focusing more on measuring performance based on outputs rather than inputs. Organisations will have to continue evolving their approach when managing talent. An important aspect of this is removing rigid performance frameworks and giving leaders greater autonomy to choose how they manage their teams. Being flexible will result in employee development and better performance.

As companies create more flexible and agile workspaces, creating opportunities for all employees to reach their potential is becoming important. Leaders must be creative about how they connect with staff. This will establish environments that improve individual development.

Here at Carrington Blake Recruitment, we are experts at finding the right talent for your business. We have got to know our candidates so we can be sure that they are the right fit. If you want a role filled get in touch today!

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Apply for a job you’re underqualified for

admin 25/08/2022 0

job search

Many people avoid applying for job roles if they don’t meet all the standards. 80% of employers would consider hiring candidates even if they don’t have the full skillset. Employers are keen to get their hands on people with potential. Employers will also look out for attitude and positive character traits.

This is good news for candidates who show a willingness to learn. Here is some tips to portray your high drive for success to land the job:

Creating a high quality CV

The best way to start your CV would be to highlight your curiosity and appetite for learning. Demonstrating to be someone who is self-motivated and goes above and beyond is something that employers admire. Tailoring your CV to what’s relevant to the job role will appeal to the employers.

Reach out to job recruiters

Building a rapport with your recruiter in person will enable them to better understand your personality and convince them that recommending you for a job position that is technically outside of your area of expertise will be advantageous for both you and the potential employer.

Do your research before the interview

Preparing for your interview is crucial. You should be ready to talk about gaps in your understanding and how you plan to fill them in. Researching what you need to fit the needs of the job role will be helpful to bring to the interview. Candidates that show they’re actively looking into developing their skills will have a positive impact

Be responsible for learning at the interview stage

It will help you to stand out if candidates show a positive attitude and willingness to learn during your interview. Although it’s up to the employers to provide learning resources, it’s your responsibility to learn and develop.

Be open and honest

In order for their company to create a comprehensive training plan for them, a candidate who is willing to learn must be honest about what they already know and what they don’t. This can be a tremendously productive working partnership once everyone is in agreement.

How we can help

Carrington Blake Recruitment can help you prepare for your job interview to make sure that you are fit and ready for the role. Upload your CV today and get employed from one of the wide range of clients.

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