Forklift & Crane Ops: Logistics & JIT Support

SeeMeHired; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Generous holiday allowance (rising  …

Option to buy extra holidays

Option to sell or carry over holidays

Healthcare cash scheme

Christmas Shutdown

Cycle to work scheme

Group pension

Annual Salary review

Life Assurance 2 x annual salary

Personal Accident Insurance

Free onsite parking

Employee assistance programme

Training and progression opportunities

Open door policy

Employee Referral scheme

Benefits scheme (discounted retailers)

Specsavers Corporate Eyecare Scheme

Job summary

Wernick Buildings, a division of The Wernick Group, is seeking a Logistics Operative (Forklift & Crane Operator) to support production teams with safe movement of materials and waste management. The role focuses on safe forklift/crane operation, pre-use checks, JIT delivery, and stock control in a busy manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid forklift licence (counterbalance/reach), have strong health and safety awareness, and be able to work both independently and within

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).
• Crane operation experience (Desirable).
• MEWP/IPAF certification (Desirable).
• Experience in construction or manufacturing environments (Desirable).

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 operation

Crane operation

Health and safety

Communication

Teamwork

Stock control

Independent worker

Organisational skills

Job description

Wernick Buildings, a division of The Wernick Group, is seeking a Logistics Operative (Forklift & Crane Operator) to support production teams with safe movement of materials and waste management. The role focuses on safe forklift/crane operation, pre-use checks, JIT delivery, and stock control in a busy manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid forklift licence (counterbalance/reach), have strong health and safety awareness, and be able to work both independently and within