Combined role: Driver (Cat. CE) / Logistics Specialist

Company:

Meier Logistik

Über die Tochtergesellschaft:

Meier Logistik AG stands for quality and reliability. As a medium-sized logistics company with many years of experience, the team offers specialised transport and storage solutions for goods beyond standard dimensions.

Über die Kuratle Group:

The Kuratle Group is a corporate group consisting of around 20 companies. Meier Logistik AG is one of them. Under the umbrella of the Kuratle Group, added value is created for customers by offering them complete solutions in the areas of trade, production and logistics.

We are looking for a Logistics Specialist / Driver (Category CE) for our company, Meier Logistik, at our Niederbipp site. We are specifically expanding our team following a significant new major contract in the field of window and door logistics. To ensure we can reliably handle the additional order volume, meet the agreed delivery dates and fulfil the new contracts on schedule, we are looking for energetic support. Are you keen to play an active part in this exciting growth phase and make a real difference? Then this is your chance!

Your main responsibilities

  • Safe and punctual delivery of windows and doors using a crane lorry
  • Independent loading and unloading, safe crane operation and professional load securing
  • Assisting with goods receipt, storage, order picking, route preparation and returns
  • Checking, preparing and returning transport racks and other returnable equipment
  • Complete digital documentation of transport and reliable recording of warehouse processes
  • Professional coordination with dispatch, the warehouse team, customers and site managers
  • Maintenance, inspection and reporting of faults in vehicles, cranes, forklifts and work equipment

Your profile

  • Vocational training as a logistics specialist and several years’ practical experience; experience in the
    the wood-based materials sector dealing with long goods, panels, etc.
  • Category CE driving licence and valid CZV certificate
  • Required training or valid certificate for lorry-mounted loading cranes
  • SUVA-approved forklift licence; R1 and R2 required, R3 an advantage
  • Practical experience with crane lorries, trailer combinations, load securing and crane operations
  • Experience in warehouse logistics, order picking and order fulfilment
  • Fluent German for customer contact, warehouse coordination and digital documentation
  • Process-oriented approach to work; knowledge of a warehouse management system would be an advantage
  • Resilient, flexible and service-oriented individual with a networked way of thinking
  • Willingness to undertake occasional, pre-planned overnight stays away from home

When you’re with us – your benefits

Joining the Kuratle Group is well worth it. We offer you a whole host of benefits.

Shopping benefits for staff

You can purchase our products at cost price plus a small mark-up and VAT.

Holiday arrangements

With us, you’ll have at least 5 weeks’ holiday. Until you turn 20, and from the age of 50 onwards, you’ll be entitled to 6 weeks’ holiday.

Discounts for staff

Among other things, we offer a fleet discount on car purchases, special offers at the Brack online shop, a discount on workwear, etc.

Free coffee and tea

At all Kuratle Group sites, you can enjoy free coffee and tea. Coffee from the vending machines and a selection of popular teas are available to you free of charge at any time.

Working from home

When it comes to working from home, we keep up with the times and – provided your role allows it – we offer you the opportunity to work from home on a part-time basis.

Long-service gifts

When someone reaches a significant length of service with us, we mark the occasion and celebrate it together. As a gift, our long-serving staff members receive – depending on their length of service – a cash bonus and additional days’ holiday from us. 

In-house pension fund

With us, you’ll benefit from additional savings and risk cover. From the age of 18, you’ll be insured against death and disability, and from the age of 19, you’ll start saving for your retirement. We split the contributions to the occupational pension scheme equally between us.

Referrals from friends and acquaintances

Join us, recommend us to others and recruit a new employee – and you’ll receive 500 Swiss francs once the probationary period of the employee you’ve recruited has ended. 

Software for personal use at home

Certain software provided by us may also be used for private use at home.

Coordination deduction for part-time staff

The number of part-time roles on offer is growing. That is why we are adjusting the coordination deduction to reflect your level of employment. In this way, we are improving your pension benefits and providing you with better protection.

Unpaid leave

Do you want to go on a longer holiday or make a conscious effort to take some time for yourself? No problem – we’ll help you take a longer break every now and then.

Kuratle Academy

The building block for your career

Your personal development is important to us. We have created the Kuratle Academy to offer our employees the opportunity to deepen their expertise, promote dialogue with each other and strengthen their personal development. It offers workshops, courses and further training that provide important details - a strong building block for your personal development. Whether it's a health seminar or a management workshop: Knowledge, further training and networking are the most important drivers for the further development of our company.

Application process

Questions and answers about the application process

After submitting your online application

As soon as we have received your application, we will send you a confirmation of receipt by e-mail. Now it's our turn: we will carefully review your documents. As soon as we have made a shortlist from all the applications, we will get back to you. If your profile does not match our requirements, you will unfortunately receive a rejection from us.

Initial consultation

If we are impressed by your application, we will invite you for an initial interview. During the initial interview, we will get to know each other and find out through dialogue whether we are a good fit. The interview will take place in person on site and last approximately one hour.

Second interview

Depending on the position, the process is organised individually. A second interview will give you a better impression of the Kuratle Group's culture and give us the opportunity to go into more detail on open questions. Sometimes we also combine the second interview with a taster day.

Labour contract

Welcome to our company! Prior to the employment contract, you will receive a confirmation of employment from us by e-mail, which is already binding on our part. The employment contract will be signed in person on site or sent to you by post.

We are delighted that you are part of our Kuratle family.

Can I apply more than once?

Of course! We look forward to receiving your current application documents. We invite you to follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook. We will be happy to inform you about vacancies and news from our company.

Can I send the application by post?

No, our application process is paperless.

I receive an error message when uploading my application. What can I do?

Oops, sorry about that. In this case, simply send us your complete documents by e-mail to hrkuratlegroup.com.

I have uploaded my application documents, what happens now?

We will confirm receipt of your application by e-mail. If you have not received an e-mail, please check your spam folder. The rest of the process is described under Application process.

Can I apply spontaneously?

Yes, you are welcome to send us an unsolicited application directly via our website or by e-mail to hrkuratlegroup.com .

What happens to my data?

Your data will only be used within the company and will not be passed on to third parties. Your data will be deleted 6 months after completion of the application process.

Can I edit or withdraw my application at a later date?

Unfortunately, subsequent processing is not possible, but you are welcome to contact us by e-mail (hrkuratlegroup.com) to submit documents or correct information.

Is your question not included?

Please contact our HR department: hrkuratlegroup.com or +41 58 470 60 70

Your contact

Meier Logistik

David Camadini

Leiter Logistik