Forklift & Crane Operator — Logistics Specialist

Wernick Group Limited; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Cycle to work scheme

Life Assurance 2 x annual salary

Free onsite parking

Training and progression opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Wernick Buildings, part of The Wernick Group, is seeking a Logistics Operative (Forklift & Crane Operator) to support the Logistics Team Leader and production teams with the safe movement of materials and buildings in line with the factory programme.

Key responsibilities include operating forklift and crane equipment, ensuring health and safety compliance, carrying out quality checks, and supporting JIT material supply and stock control to optimise production flow.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, factory, or material handling environments.
• Strong awareness of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Valid forklift licence (counterbalance/reach).

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and crane equipment safely and complete pre-use checks.
• Move, load, unload and position materials/buildings to support daily production.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental procedures and RAMS.
• Carry out material quality/state checks and report defects.
• Support Just in Time (JIT) material supply and stock control.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and storage efficiency.
• Stock counting
• Communicate effectively with DC, Stores and production teams.

Skills

Forklift license

Crane operation

MEWP/IPAF certification

Job description

Wernick Buildings, part of The Wernick Group, is seeking a Logistics Operative (Forklift & Crane Operator) to support the Logistics Team Leader and production teams with the safe movement of materials and buildings in line with the factory programme.

Key responsibilities include operating forklift and crane equipment, ensuring health and safety compliance, carrying out quality checks, and supporting JIT material supply and stock control to optimise production flow.