Forklift Driver

Job Advert; Colchester; Presencial; GBP 19 000 - 26 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Temporary to permanent

4 on / 4 off shift pattern

Full-time hours

Resumo da oferta

Job Advert in Colchester is seeking a Warehouse Operative (Counterbalance Forklift) to join a busy manufacturing environment. The role includes goods in, packaging coordination, stock control and forklift operations with 4 on/4 off shifts.

Candidates must have a valid Counterbalance Forklift licence and experience in warehouse settings. Excellent organisational, written and verbal skills are required to manage workload and assist various warehouse activities.

Qualificações

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift licence.
• Previous experience in a warehouse, goods in or packaging environment.
• Knowledge of logistics, distribution and supply chain.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload.
• Proactive approach with initiative.
• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Operate a Counterbalance forklift as part of the warehouse team.
• Receive deliveries of packaging materials and complete intake checks.
• Check deliveries against paperwork and record stock accurately.
• Manage and organise packaging stores and storage areas.
• Maintain stock levels of packaging materials (boxes, labels, films, pallets).
• Carry out regular stock checks (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Ensure packaging is labelled, identifiable and stored correctly.
• Maintain stock rotation procedures and supply packaging to production areas.

Conhecimentos

Counterbalance forklift licence

Warehouse experience

Logistics knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent working

Proactive approach

Manufacturing experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Warehouse Operative (Counterbalance Forklift)

Location: Colchester, Essex
Pay: £16.42 per hour
Hours: 7:00am - 6:00pm | 4 on / 4 off Shift Pattern
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent

We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Operative (Counterbalance Forklift) to join a busy manufacturing environment in Colchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional to join a growing business, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position and develop within the role.

This is a varied position with responsibility for goods in, packaging coordination, stock control and forklift operations, ensuring materials are available and managed effectively across the site.

Please note: Due to the location of the site, applicants must have their own transport.

Shift Pattern

• 4 days on / 4 days off
• 7:00am - 6:00pm

Duties of the Warehouse Operative (Counterbalance Forklift) will include:

• Operating a Counterbalance forklift as part of the warehouse team
• Receiving deliveries of packaging materials and completing intake checks
• Checking deliveries against paperwork and ensuring stock is recorded accurately
• Managing and organising packaging stores and storage areas
• Maintaining stock levels of packaging materials including boxes, labels, films, pallets and other consumables
• Carrying out regular stock checks including daily, weekly and monthly counts
• Ensuring packaging is clearly labelled, identifiable and stored correctly
• Maintaining effective stock rotation procedures
• Supplying packaging materials to production areas when required
• Supporting goods in, dispatch and general warehouse operations
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Following all company health & safety, quality and operational procedures

The successful candidate will have:

• A valid Counterbalance Forklift licence
• Previous experience within a warehouse, goods in or packaging environment
• Knowledge of logistics distribution and supply chain
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work independently and manage their own workload
• A proactive approach with the ability to use initiative
• Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment would be advantageous

Benefits

• £16.42 per hour
• Temporary to permanent opportunity
• 4 on / 4 off shift pattern
• Full-time hours with a stable and growing business
• Opportunity for progression and development