Loading Bay Operative

Manpower UK Limited; Penrith; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics service provider in Kirkby Thore seeks dedicated Loading Bay Operatives for the British Gypsum contract. This role requires flexibility, commitment to safety, and involves securing loads and collaborating with forklift drivers across rotating shifts. Experience is not specified. Benefits include holiday pay, discounts, and potential for permanent positions after 12 weeks.

Benefits

Holiday pay

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

Potential for permanent position after 12 weeks

Qualifications

• Flexibility to support loading/unloading if necessary.
• Commitment to following health and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Secure loads by unstrapping and strapping them as needed.
• Collaborate with forklift truck drivers to confirm that loads are properly secured.
• Provide support in loading and unloading activities if required.
• Maintain adherence to all site health and safety regulations.

Skills

Flexibility

Commitment to health and safety

Job description

Loading Bay Operative

Location: Kirkby Thore

Shifts: Monday to Friday - Rotating Shift pattern

Pay Rate: £12.25 - £14.98 depending on hours worked

We are seeking dedicated Loading Bay Operatives to join our team for the British Gypsum contract in Kirkby Thore.

Our client is a third‑party provider of transportation and logistics services that offers a range of services from Drayage, Global freight forwarding & Full truckload transport. The company is committed to environmental sustainability and works with customers to create action plans to reduce emissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Secure loads by unstrapping and strapping them as needed to ensure safety during transit.
• Collaborate with forklift truck (FLT) drivers to confirm that loads are properly secured or ready to be unloaded.
• Provide support in loading and unloading activities if required, although these tasks are typically handled by FLT drivers.
• Maintain adherence to all site health and safety regulations.

Shift Pattern

• Week 1: 21:00 - 06:00
• Week 2: 13:00 - 22:00
• Week 3: 06:00 - 15:00

Shifts rotate on a three‑week basis, provided in advance. No weekend or bank holiday work unless overtime is offered.

Requirements

• Flexibility to support loading/unloading if necessary.
• Commitment to following health and safety rules.

Benefits

• Holiday pay and access to a variety of high street discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme and workplace pension.
• Potential for a permanent position after an initial 12‑week period

Apply now and a member of our team will be in touch!