FLT Driver/Warehouse Operative, Nightshift

Absolute Sales; Darwen; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distributor in Darwen is seeking a Nightshift Warehouse Operative to manage goods dispatch, order picking, and stock control. Essential qualifications include experience with a Counterbalance FLT and good communication skills. This role offers a dynamic work environment with no weekend shifts and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience using a Counterbalance FLT is essential.
• Knowledge of Schelling cutting saws is ideal but not essential.
• Applicants should be physically fit and hard working.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and dispatching goods.
• Picking and loading customer orders.
• Stock control.
• Conducting quality checks.

Skills

Experience in a busy, high pick value warehouse

Fork lift licence

Highly competent in using a counterbalance FLT

Good communication skills

Excellent H&S knowledge

Job description

Warehouse Operative, Nightshift

Location: Darwen

Starting: A.S.A.P.

Hours: Monday to Thursday - 4pm - 1.30 am

Friday - 2pm - 7.30 pm

Distributor of thermoplastic sheet

£26‑28k Basic, discretional bonus based on group, branch and individual performance.

Experience using a Counterbalance FLT is essential

Knowledge of using CNC machinery/schelling saws would be ideal

THE COMPANY

Our client is a leading distributor of thermoplastic sheet, rod and tubing servicing the fabrication and signage marketplace. Owned by the global leader in the manufacture of acrylics, the distribution team is ideally placed to deliver excellence in supplying and supporting their customers. As part of its expansion the company is recruiting a Nightshift Warehouse operative for their distribution centre in Darwen, Blackburn; if successfully recruited you will experience a first‑rate working environment, free on‑site parking and numerous other benefits.

THE ROLE

You will be involved in:

• Receiving and dispatching goods
• Picking and loading customer orders
• Stock control
• Quality checks

Following company policies and procedures to ensure a high level of safety at all times

Ensuring all stock is correctly unloaded, checked and stored in the correct locations.

THE CANDIDATE:

You will have the following key skills:

• Experience in a busy, high pick value warehouse
• Knowledge of Schelling cutting saws would be ideal although not essential as full training will be given.
• Fork lift licence essential
• Highly competent in using a counterbalance FLT (essential)
• Good communication skills
• Excellent H&S knowledge

The company is busy, and the role will be fast paced. Applicants should be physically fit and hard working.

There will be no working weekends (other than some overtime now and again) with this position and there is a shutdown over the Christmas period.

This is an excellent organisation to work for. It boasts low staff turnover, a great atmosphere and excellent opportunities for career progression.

If you are interested in this excellent opportunity, please forward your CV using the attached link.