Van Driver/Warehouse Operative

Full-time Permanent Associate

Posted 18 Sep 2026

Description

About the role

This is a key role within the Aylesbury production facility. The role requires an excellent level of proficiency in working in a warehouse and delivery environment within a production unit.

In addition, the role may require an understanding of warehouse procedures and the despatch process, and an understanding of various operations that are associated with these two processes.

The primary role is to deliver all work from the Aylesbury production facility. This needs to be delivered and picked up from existing clients, so most deliveries repeat quite often.

This should be done with the highest attention to detail and in the most economical way with the resource at your disposal. It must also be performed in conjunction with all health and safety procedures and policies, ISO standards and accreditations that are in place.

The role requires significant interaction with our clients, various departments within the Aylesbury facility, the Aylesbury management team and on occasion the CDS leadership team to develop and ensure the Aylesbury facility is responding to its client’s needs.

Your day-to-day as a Van Driver...

Own and deliver against daily, and weekly delivery targets to ensure on-time full deliveries take place.

Work closely with the CDS operational teams to ensure customer satisfaction related to your work across CDS clients is achieved.

Maintain and distribute ideas and Information on work in progress, through-put and performance, which will enhance the performance of Aylesbury and the client satisfaction

Produce deliveries on time and correct first time in conjunction with the requirements of despatch requirements.

Responsibilities

To produce accurate and timely deliveries and despatched goods which meet customer requirements and quality standards.

Check delivery requirements as specified.

Raise delivery notes for customer orders in an accurate and timely way.

To produce accurate and timely finished materials which meet customer requirements and quality standards.

Carry out routine checks of the van and inform your line manager immediately of any issues.

Identify and utilise ideas which improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.

Ensure all work is completed in line with HS&E, company policies and procedures.

Ensure all procedures within CDS ISO standards are adhered to and all actions are resolved immediately.

An understanding of the whole end to end of warehouse and despatch process.

The motivation to remain educated and up to date with developments.

To support CDS and our customers, performing other related duties as and when required.

Requirements

Strong and confident driving skills.

Ability to manage your own time effectively, so all delivery requirements are met.

The ability for good hand-eye coordination and dexterity.

Good practical skills and knowledge of warehouse processes.

Excellent computer skills, working with various software.

Having a challenging outlook on problem-solving.

The ability to work to tight deadlines, defined by the client’s requirements.

Good concentration and the ability to remain calm and professional whilst under pressure.

Have good attention to detail whilst still being creative and original.

The ability to work well as part of a team or independently if required.

Open and adaptable to change.

It would also be beneficial but not essential to have a Bendi forklift license.

Vetting

Due to the nature of this role and the business, you will need to undergo a security check to BPSS/DBS level and NPPV level, and maintain this level of clearance.

In return

• 25 days holiday + public holidays
• Company pension and life assurance scheme
• Medicash health plan - online GP access, support services & discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to learning via Go1 Learn
• A business focused on professional development and personal growth opportunities
• Smart, engaged co-workers and a culture of inclusion, innovation, and opportunity

Company Overview

CDS Print Services is a print and communication agency that enables our clients to deliver better services to employees, customers and citizens. With over 30 years’ experience, many of the largest, most complex public sector organisations trust CDS Print Services to provide solutions that improve the health, wealth and safety of people in the UK. For example: Supporting Transport for London to implement the re-branding of London’s Overground lines, improving navigation and reflecting the diversity of the city. Enabling local councils to respond to the challenges or resident communication throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Assisting the recruitment and training of personnel for the UK’s Armed Forces.

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