Airlock Colleague / Drivers Mate - Thatcham - 24 hours
Part-time, £109.44 per shift

Airlock Colleague

Thatcham

We are recruiting for an Airlock Colleague to manage the delivery runs based out of our EV Cargo Depot in Thatcham (RG19 6HN). Along with the driver, you will make product deliveries into stores and assume full responsibility for ensuring that the stores are securely locked, following the documented store requirements for pallet positioning etc.

We are looking for candidates who can start as soon as possible (immediate starts available), however the main part of the role will not start until the end of April 2024.

This means you will have time for extensive training and job shadowing before officially starting in role.

Shifts

• Sunday-Thursday

Responsibilities

• Working alongside EV Cargo drivers to make store deliveries.
• To hold store keys whilst on shift and alarm codes for all the stores on the Airlock run
• To gain safe and secure access to all stores on the Airlock run, and to allow the delivery to be unloaded.
• To secure the premises after the delivery has been dropped.
• Know and apply the health and safety and security procedures.
• Deliver store order pallets into stores.
• Function as key-holder on behalf of Pets at Home Ltd
• Ensure that all seals are unbroken, and record details on the driver’s paperwork.
• To check the pallet counts against the delivery documents and report any variances, on the driver’s paperwork.
• Ensure that the security of the store is not compromised.
• To aid in ensuring that deliveries are made on time, reporting any variances on the driver’s paperwork.
• To ensure that Health and Safety procedures are always adhered to.
• To ensure that any issues with keys/alarms are reported on time.
• To perform any other reasonable management requests as needed
• Ensure standards are being met and maintained.
• Awareness, safety, and well-being of others in line with Company procedures and requirements on safe working practices

You will attend each of the stores on the Airlock route and receive full training on the entry and exit routines including the risk assessment, safe system of work, setting of alarm codes, and use of the alarm panel.

Airlock and Night shift colleagues must sign a training acknowledgement sheet to ensure that they have received all the required operational and safety training. This training is delivered by your Area Manager or a Store Manager in a local store.

Benefits

• £109.44 per shift, regardless of the length of the shift
• 13 days paid annual leave.
• Birthday leave - 1-day extra leave to celebrate your birthday.
• An extra day’s holiday when you become a new pet parent (Dog/Cat/Horse)
• An extra day’s holiday when you move home and half a day when your little one’s ‘fly the nest’!
• Pension Scheme
• Colleague Discount- 20% discount for you (plus one family member). This can be used in Pets at Home Stores, Groom Rooms, Companion Care Veterinary Services, and Pet Plan Insurance!
• “Treats” benefits- an online range of offers and discounts which are available exclusively to Pets Colleagues
• Life assurance
• Contributory Private Health Care
• Celebrating Special Celebrations? You will get one extra week off and a gift to celebrate your wedding or civil partnership, and a gift from us if you are expecting or adopting a baby!
• Values Awards

About Us

Pets just see people. They are not biased, and they do not discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience do not perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!

*Please note that we reserve the right to close this job advertisement prior to the stated closing date if suitable candidates are identified. We encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly.