Heat Merchants supplies a comprehensive portfolio of heating, plumbing and renewable energy solutions for both domestic and commercial projects. Through our national network of 31 branches and our central distribution hub based in Athlone we always strive to ensure faster, more efficient customer service.

Our focus on efficiency in all our operations has resulted in a strong business and allows us to offer the best value and service in the industry and we are committed to continuously developing both our product range and the expertise we can provide.

Due to continued growth, Heat Merchants in Blackpool, Cork, currently have an excellent opportunity for a Van Driver/Stores Person to join the team.  This is a varied role offering exposure to a variety of different roles within the branch. The successful candidate will be responsible for deliveries for the branch whilst also organising the stores area of the branch.

 

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• Competitive remuneration
• Bonus Scheme (Performance related)
• Monday-Friday Role (Occasional Overtime work on Saturday on a rotational basis paid at time+half)
• No late nights/no working on Sundays or Bank Holidays
• Employer Contribution to pension scheme
• Company sick pay benefit scheme
• 21 days annual leave increasing to 25 with length of service
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Wellness initiatives
• Life cover
• Store discount
• Further education support
• Training & Development 
• Career Progression

 

JOB SPECIFICATION

• Delivering product on time to our customers
• Keep customers updated on orders and deliveries
• Monitoring customer orders and deliveries
• Unloading deliveries and putting stock in to their correct locations (physical location and book onto Core ERP system)
• Ensure the correct reporting of damaged /faulty stock in timely fashion and organising return to Central Warehouse when required
• Good housekeeping in particular for the stores area ensuring walkways are free from trip hazards and goods in correct locations
• Assist with sales enquiries either by phone or over the counter when required 
• Assist with and participate in stock take when required
• Adherence to maintaining Health & Safety practices and Company policies and procedures
• Any other duties as may be reasonably requested by Management

Please note that the above list is not intended to capture every detail of your role but the main areas of responsibility.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The following criteria will be used in the selection process. Only those applicants who meet the essential criteria will be shortlisted for interview. The Company reserves the right to initially shortlist those candidates who meet both essential and desirable criteria.

Essential

• Full, Clean Valid Driving License (B License required)
• Previous experience in stores area or warehouse
• Previous delivery driving experience
• Forklift experience 
• Basic level of computer literacy

Desirable

• Previous experience within the Heating/Plumbing industry
• Hold a current forklift licence
• Manual Handling Certificate
• Current Safe Pass

Additional Information:

Interested applicants should send their up-to-date CV and a cover letter clearly outlining how they meet the requirements of the role through this website.

As the holiday season approaches, we wanted to let you know that the application period for this role has been extended until the new year. Whilst we will still review your application, please note that this may take a bit longer than usual. If you don’t hear from us right away, please don’t worry. In the meantime, we wish you a wonderful Christmas and New Year!

 

Company Values:

All our people are encouraged to live and breathe our core values, which means taking care of and being responsible for the safety, health and wellbeing of their colleagues and working together to provide exceptional service to our customers. It also means being part of a culture in which we nurture potential so that of others can be fully reached. We achieve this by always treating everyone with fairness and respect whilst working to have a positive impact on the communities we serve.

 

Heat Merchants Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.