FLT Driver / Warehouse Operative

Novara People Ltd; Dunnington; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Novara People Ltd is recruiting an experienced FLT Driver / Warehouse Operative for our busy distribution operation in Dunnington, York. The role is hybrid, combining FLT operation with general warehouse duties to support the team across deliveries to the UK.

Typical hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm with weekend flexibility during busy periods. Personal protective equipment (Hi-vis and safety boots) is essential on site.

Qualifications

• Valid FLT licence/certificate required.
• Experience in warehouse/distribution environment.
• Hybrid FLT and warehouse duties.
• Manual handling up to 10 kg.
• Reliable with good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Operating an FLT safely around the warehouse.
• Loading and unloading containers and vehicles.
• Moving and locating stock within the warehouse.
• Pallet movement and stock organisation.
• Supporting with manual loading and unloading.
• Placing products onto the warehouse line.
• Palletising goods.
• Manual handling of items up to approximately 10kg.
• General warehouse duties when not required on the FLT.
• Keeping the warehouse clean, organised and safe.
• Following all site Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

FLT Licence

Warehouse experience

Manual handling

Attendance & timekeeping

Fast-paced environment

Health & Safety awareness

Weekend flexibility

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced FLT Driver / Warehouse Operative to join a busy distribution operation in Dunnington, York.

The company operates within the seasonal consumer goods industry, with a large York warehousing and distribution facility supporting deliveries across the UK.

This is a hybrid role you will be operating an FLT but will also be expected to get off the truck and support the warehouse team with general duties when required.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 6:00pm
Weekends: Flexibility required to work weekends during busy periods
PPE: Hi-vis and safety boots essential

Duties

• Operating an FLT safely around the warehouse
• Loading and unloading containers and vehicles
• Moving and locating stock within the warehouse
• Pallet movement and stock organisation
• Supporting with manual loading and unloading
• Placing products onto the warehouse line
• Palletising goods
• Manual handling of items up to approximately 10kg
• General warehouse duties when not required on the FLT
• Keeping the warehouse clean, organised and safe
• Following all site Health & Safety procedures

Skills

• Valid FLT licence/certificate essential
• Previous FLT experience within a warehouse or distribution environment
• Comfortable working in a hybrid FLT and warehouse role
• Happy carrying out manual handling and physical work
• Reliable with good attendance and timekeeping
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good awareness of warehouse Health & Safety
• Flexible to work weekends during busy periods
• Hi-vis and safety boots essential

Please note: this is not an FLT-only position. You must be happy to support with general warehouse and manual duties throughout your shift when required