Logistics/FLT Operative

Barfoots; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

24/7 Online GP access

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted leisure membership

Free onsite parking

Job summary

A logistics company in the United Kingdom is seeking a full-time Logistics/FLT Operative. Key responsibilities include loading and unloading delivery vehicles, transferring products safely, and adhering to high health and safety standards. Previous warehouse experience is preferred, and a Forklift Licence is advantageous. The role offers various benefits, including a company pension scheme and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Fresh Produce or FMCG Warehousing environment preferred.
• Forklift / Counter Balance Licence advantageous.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading delivery vehicles.
• Safe transfer of finished products to dispatch.
• Adherence to health and safety standards.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Team player

Proactive and confident

Tools

Forklift

Manual Handling Equipment

Job description

Overview

Barfoots, West Sussex, United Kingdom

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Goods In Operative – Full time – DAY SHIFT positions, 4 days on, 4 days off

With various opportunities across our sites, duties and responsibilities will be centred around our busy Logistics departments. Working as part of a team, our warehouse operators and forklift drivers assist with the safe transfer of produce to and from production and storage areas, as well as picking & packing orders and loading unloading delivery vehicles utilising PPE and Forklift trucks where necessary. You will be confident working in a busy, temperature controlled, warehouse environment and manoeuvring goods around safely both inside and out. Reporting to the Team Leader, you will be passionate about providing a first class service at all times and be responsible for ensuring all operational warehousing tasks are completed in a safe, timely and efficient manner.

Key responsibilities

• Loading & Unloading of delivery vehicles
• Ensure safe transfer/locating of finished products to despatch from production
• Ensure safe transfer/locating of raw materials
• To be trained for all warehousing area duties across both Leythorne and Sefter sites
• Adherence to all trained SOPs
• Focus on internal and external customer satisfaction with zero errors
• To operate clean as you go principles whilst carrying out duties
• To maintain high standards of health and safety in all operating areas
• Hazards and accidents reported to the manager in a timely manner
• Focus on continuous improvements

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Fresh Produce or FMCG Warehousing environment (Preferred)
• Forklift / Counter Balance Licence and experience utilising MHE (An advantage but all training provided)
• Able to communicate effectively using basic verbal English
• Confident and proactive with experience working to deadlines
• Experience of working in a fast paced environment
• Be an effective Team Player

Benefits

• Why Work for Barfoots?
• Investors In People Silver Award status
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• 24/7 On line GP access
• Employee Assistance Program
• Benefits Platform
• Development opportunities
• Discounted leisure membership
• Discounted vegetable box scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications
• Rapidly growing company
• Committed to Sustainability