Fork Lift Driver

Manpower UK Ltd; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Tewkesbury seeks a dedicated warehouse operative to ensure safe and efficient transportation of goods. Responsibilities include checking goods, aiding in order picking, and maintaining warehouse cleanliness. Candidates must have a forklift licence, organizational skills, and a positive attitude. Competitive salary starting from £13.17 to £13.53, along with overtime enhancements above 40 hours and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with overtime enhancements

Comprehensive training and development

Pension and holiday entitlement

Staff-discounted dairy products

Qualifications

• Must possess a forklift truck licence.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Check goods in and ensure safe transportation.
• Assist in accurately picking customer orders.
• Maintain cleanliness of the Chilled Warehouse.
• Comply with Health and Safety policies.

Skills

Forklift truck licence and experience

Strong organisational skills

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Strong numeracy skills

Job description

Location

Location: Tewkesbury

Hours: Minimum 37.5 hrs/week, 5 days over 7 on a shift rota (working in a shift rota)

Responsible to: Chilled Warehouse Team Leader

Overtime: Overtime pay after 40 hours at £1.25x standard rate

Overview

A vital role, responsible for the safe and timely transportation of our goods. Working as part of a team, the individual must be able to work quickly and maintain a positive attitude.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Check goods in and ensure all goods are transported and/or unloaded in a safe and timely manner;
• To assist the Operatives in accurately picking customer orders, completing stock rotations and replenishing stock;
• Keep the Chilled Warehouse clean at all times providing a safe working environment;
• To perform any other reasonable task as requested by more senior staff
• Understand and comply with the Company\'s Health and Safety Policy statement.

Essential Qualifications

• Forklift truck licence and experience
• Strong organisational skills with professional and clear communications skills
• Positive attitude possessing high levels of commitment, motivation and flexibility
• Have an eye for detail to ensure accuracy and precision
• Possess strong numeracy skills
• Ability to work flexibly to cover shifts and work to tight deadlines
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and safe working practices

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience of working in the dairy or similar food production sector

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary with overtime enhancements above 40 hours
• Comprehensive training and development - build your leadership career
• Pension, holiday entitlement and staff-discounted dairy products
• Be part of a supportive, community-focused team at the heart of sustainable dairy

Salary: From £13.17 to £13.53