Our client is a well-established engineering business supplying specialist equipment and services to customers throughout the UK. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Warehouse Operative / Forklift Driver to join their Purchasing & Warehouse team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and successful business offering a varied warehouse role with no evening or weekend work.
The Role
Working as part of a busy warehouse operation, you'll play a key role in ensuring goods are received, stored and dispatched accurately while maintaining high standards of safety, organisation and customer service.
Key Responsibilities
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Receiving and booking in deliveries.
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Unloading, checking, labelling and storing incoming goods.
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Reporting shortages or damaged goods promptly.
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Picking, packing and preparing customer orders for dispatch.
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Loading and unloading vehicles using counterbalance and reach forklift trucks.
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Safely storing products within warehouse racking and designated storage areas.
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Carrying out stock checks and supporting inventory accuracy.
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Maintaining a clean, organised and safe warehouse environment.
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Carrying out routine checks on warehouse equipment.
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Working closely with colleagues across the warehouse and purchasing functions.
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Following company procedures, quality standards and health & safety requirements at all times.
Requirements
The successful candidate will ideally have:
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Previous experience within a warehouse or distribution environment.
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Counterbalance and Reach Forklift licences.
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Good understanding of stock control and warehouse procedures.
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Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).
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Strong attention to detail.
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Good organisational and time management skills.
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A proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement.
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Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
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A full UK driving licence.
What's on Offer
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Basic salary circa £25,000
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Optional overtime available
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Company pension
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Healthcare cash plan
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Life assurance
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Enhanced company sick pay (service related)
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25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service
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Free onsite parking
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Monday to Friday working hours with no evening or weekend work
If you're looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing engineering business where you'll become a valued member of the team, we'd be pleased to hear from you