Courier Driver/Warehouse Operative

  • Part-time

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 50,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Please note this is a Fixed Term Contract until Feb 2022.

Working Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10am-7.30pm. This includes a 30 min break.

  • Delivery & collection of diagnostic specimens to and from Eurofins in Normandy, Surrey. Mainly local deliveries & collections but candidate must be prepared to travel UK wide if required. A company vehicle and fuel card will be provided – Long Wheelbase Transit/Sprinter size or equivalent.
  • Some pre-booked daily journeys and ad-hoc journeys as required.
  • Assist with Warehouse/Laboratory duties when there are no courier runs.
  • The driver is responsible for the safe and appropriate transportation of diagnostic specimens as per company procedure.
  • Ensure all paperwork is completed with a high degree of accuracy with proofs of delivery.
  • Communicate on a regular basis with control throughout the day.
  • The vehicle may be parked overnight at the normal place of work or taken home each evening.
  • Drivers are responsible for carrying out daily and weekly vehicle checks, oil, water etc and reporting any defects in a timely manner to the logistics manager.
  • Drivers are responsible for reporting accidents and breakdowns.
  • Ensure the vehicle is locked and secure when unattended.
  • Promote the Eurofins image by wearing a clean, neat and tidy uniform as provided, and by ensuring your vehicle is maintained in a clean, tidy and serviceable condition.
  • Provide a high level of internal and external customer care.
  • To partake in any developmental training as required in compliance with the Company Standard.
  • Drive Company vehicles in a safe and courteous fashion in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Transport and in compliance with the Highway Code.
  • Take all reasonable action to ensure the safety and security of vehicles, equipment, goods, fellow employees and other road users.
  • Responsible for promoting a professional image of the Company.

Qualifications

  • Good geographical knowledge of the UK road network.
  • Appreciation of vehicle maintenance and safety checks.
  • A customer focused approach with pleasant demeanor.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Within a commutable distance to Guildford.
  • Proven courier/driving experience.
  • Full UK Driving License (must be less than 6 points).

Additional Information

What Happens Next
 

Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and it's requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths. 
 
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Closing Date

 
We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible.
 
Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. 

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