Job Description

We're a friendly and growing business determined to be the best at what we do. We invest in our people, offer

training and development opportunities

, regularly promoting from within our business.

Our warehouse operatives are responsible for handling all pallets within our warehouse and transport environment safely, securely and accurately.

We're looking for someone who can slot into our busy warehouse team and

efficiently load/unload

palletised freight from a mix of 20+ vehicles, ranging from vans through to artics and double deck trailers.

Operating a counterbalance FLT, the role itself can be

fast paced

at times with the

time pressure

of getting vehicles on their way, trunk departure times and the challenge of loading the trailers

efficiently and safely

mindful that you may be handling hazardous (ADR) freight at times.

As well as supporting with vehicle loading, there will also be other duties including

offloading containers

,

putting stock away,

picking orders

to meet customer requirements. Our warehouse is BRCGS and Soil Association accredited storing ambient food product, food packaging and non-food product. There are high standards to uphold, whilst championing a safe and compliant operation, to ensure food safety, legality and quality. You will also be a key part of keeping our BRCGS accredited warehouse clean, tidy and organised.

You'll be working

10:00 to 20:00 Monday to Friday

with a 45-minute break (46.25 hours).

If you want to progress or simply learn new skills, then we want to offer you the right environment. We regularly offer training and development opportunities such as ADR awareness training, Pivot FLT conversion training, Shunter training, First Aid and Mental Health First Aider certification.

Key Objectives & Responsibilities:

Handle all freight safely and carefully, mindful that it may be food product, food packaging product, allergen or even hazardous (ADR) product Unloading inbound vehicles, trailers and containers, safely locating the goods for onward transit or into warehouse storage marshalling areas Moving pallets to and from storage locations as putaway and picking warehouse activities Safe and efficient use of Counterbalance or Pivot FLT completing all required checks Safely pick, stacking and preparing pallets of product for onward transport Loading outbound vehicles, trailers and double deck trailers safely, efficiently and accurately Completing and documenting inbound and outbound checks to ensure stock integrity and accuracy, reporting any non-conformances or potential issues Following procedures, using bar code scanners, pick lists and manifests to ensure accuracy Warehouse housekeeping and cleaning activities to maintain high quality standards Supporting the wider warehouse team, working together to ensure all tasks completed

Required Skills:

Valid counterbalance licence (pivot licence not essential) Flexibility in both working hours and tasks to cover absence and increases in workflow Proactive, problem solving and conscientious approach
Does this sound like the right opportunity for you?

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 29,365.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount Free flu jabs On-site parking
Schedule:

10 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

When working under tight deadlines, how do you balance speed with accuracy to ensure you don't make errors?
Licence/Certification:

Counterbalance Licence (required)
Work Location: In person