Driver & Stores Assistant

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

We are looking for a Driver & Stores Assistant with the following skills and experience:

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Matric.
• Valid driver’s license (Code 8 or above). Forklift license advantageous.
• 2–3 years’ experience in delivery driving and/or warehouse operations.
• Strong understanding of basic stores processes.
• Good communication and customer-service abilities.
• Ability to lift and handle heavy items safely.
• Route planning and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail in documentation control.
• Demonstrated safe driving record.
• Basic ERP knowledge advantageous.
• Crane experience/ a crane license very advantageous

BASIC FUNCTION:

• Sales Team Logistical Support
• Regional Deliveries & Collections
• Workshop Parts Delivery & Collection
• Document Control & Administrative Support
• Stores Assistance – Picking & Packing
• Housekeeping & Vehicle Care
• Ad-hoc Operational Support

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sales Team Logistical Support:
  
  • Assist with urgent logistical needs.
  • Move documentation or parts as required.
• Regional Deliveries & Collections:
  
  • Complete all deliveries and collections on time and safely.
  • Ensure accurate PODs, signatures, and delivery note stamping.
  • Maintain professional customer interactions.
• Workshop Parts Delivery & Collection:
  
  • Deliver workshop-required parts immediately after collection.
  • Deliver repaired components from the Workshop directly to customers, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
  • Pick up components from customers that need to be repaired and deliver them safely to the Workshop.
  • Communicate delays or discrepancies to Workshop and Stores leadership immediately.
• Document Control & Administrative Support:
  
  • Ensure delivery notes are stamped and signed by customers.
  • Obtain customer signatures on invoices and PODs.
  • Ensure secure movement of export documentation.
  • Handover picking slips to Stores promptly for processing.
  • Verify completeness of all documentation before & after delivery.
  • Submit delivery documents within required timelines.
  • Escalate missing or incorrect documentation immediately.
• Stores Assistance – Picking & Packing:
  
  • Assist with picking and packing accurately in stores.
  • Assist with receiving, binning, and stock organisation.
  • Support general warehouse duties.
• Housekeeping & Vehicle Care:
  
  • Ensure safe handling of parts.
  • Maintain clean stores and vehicle environment.
  • Comply with all safety protocols.
  • Park securely, lock the vehicle & safeguard company assets.
  • Perform daily basic vehicle checks (tyres, fuel, cleanliness).
  • Avoid reckless, negligent, or irresponsible driving.
• Operational Flexibility:
  
  • Adapt between deliveries, stores work, and documentation duties.
  • Support peak periods and staff shortages.