Afternoon Warehouse Operative - Forklift Training Included

Gregory Distribution Ltd; Coalville; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional holiday purchase scheme

Retail discounts

Retail Trust Wellbeing Support

Life assurance

Pension

Sickness scheme

Christmas Savings Club

Black Circle Tyre Discount

Cycle To Work Scheme

Free Uniform

Volunteer Day

Job summary

Gregory Distribution Ltd is seeking a Warehouse Operative at our Coalville site to join a busy logistics team focused on accuracy and safety. The role offers a 40-hour week with a competitive salary of £28,620 per annum, followed by overtime paid at £17.20 per hour.

Saturday shifts are paid at £17.20 and Sundays at £20.64; premium rates of £27.52 per hour apply on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

Qualifications

• Experience operating Counterbalance, PPT & VNA trucks is preferred but not essential as training can be provided.
• Previous experience of working within a warehouse environment.
• Good communication and team working skills.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift trucks where required to support warehouse operations (full training provided).
• Load and unload vehicles safely and efficiently, including the manual handling of caged goods and occasional palletised stock, in line with company procedures and health and safety standards.
• Use warehouse management systems and scanners to receive, locate, replenish and dispatch stock accurately, ensuring customer orders are picked, sorted and prepared to a high standard.
• Replenish and consolidate stock as required, assembling cages and ensuring goods are stored safely within racking locations.
• Assist with warehouse duties including pallet breakdown, pallet wrapping, labelling and general order preparation.
• Maintain a clean, safe and well‑organised working environment, ensuring all warehouse equipment is used responsibly and kept in good working order.
• Complete all relevant paperwork and warehouse documentation accurately, reporting any defects, damages or operational issues promptly to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Counterbalance truck operation

PPT truck operation

VNA truck operation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Ability to work in fast-paced env.

Numeracy

Literacy

Initiative

Job description

Gregory Distribution Ltd is seeking a Warehouse Operative at our Coalville site to join a busy logistics team focused on accuracy and safety. The role offers a 40-hour week with a competitive salary of £28,620 per annum, followed by overtime paid at £17.20 per hour.

Saturday shifts are paid at £17.20 and Sundays at £20.64; premium rates of £27.52 per hour apply on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.