Logistics Operative

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Dalton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Pension and life assurance

Maternity/paternity leave and sickness

Job summary

INSPIRED Pet Nutrition in Thirsk is seeking a Logistics Operative / FLT Driver for a permanent night shift (18:00–06:00), Monday to Thursday. Role focuses on receipts, storage, and despatch in our distribution centre, with a 12-hour shift and 48 hours per week.

Responsibilities include supporting production with materials, loading/unloading, and maintaining safety standards while ensuring accurate inventory and GRN processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within Manufacturing.
• FLT/Counter balance or reach truck experience with certificate/license.
• Good literacy and numerical skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Supply production with raw and packaging materials to maintain a continuous production programme.
• Move finished goods into the Warehouse for storage until despatch.
• Unload incoming vehicles and rack materials; follow GRN generation.
• Pick and assemble loads for dispatch and load vehicles.
• Follow health and safety policies at all times and report concerns.

Skills

FLT Driver

Warehouse operations

English literacy

Education

Basic education

Tools

FLT Certificate

Job description

Logistics Operative - Distribution Centre

Thirsk | Permanent | Site-based

The Opportunity:

We are looking for aLogistics Operative / FLT Driver to join our Distribution Centre in Thirsk, North Yorkshire. This is a permanent position and is working on aMonday - Thursday nights shift (18:00 - 06:00)

On Offer:

• 12 hour shift, 48 hours per week
• Paid last Friday of each month.

Please note there is not public transport routes to our factory, therefore you will need your own transport!

The Role

To ensure processes are followed within the warehouse to ensure products are receipted in, stored and despatched to the agreed standards and loading plans whilst keeping our colleagues safe.

Key Responsibilities of the Warehouse Operative / FLT Driver:

• Supply the production departments with raw and packaging materials in order to maintain a continuous production programme
• Locate all finished goods from production areas into the Warehouse for storage until despatch
• Unload as and when required all incoming vehicles and rack away the materials following acceptance and GRN generation
• Pick and assemble loads ready for dispatch. Load outgoing vehicles with finished goods as detailed on the loading despatch paperwork
• Work in a safe manner at all times ensuring the safety of myself and colleagues. Follow health and safety policies and procedures at all times and raise any health and safety concerns through the appropriate channels
• Ensure FLT fleet is fit for purpose through completing starter documentation and reporting damage to FLTs and plant damage by following the appropriate procedure
• Undertake training and assist with the training of other colleagues when required. Act as a buddy for new colleagues and provide guidance where necessary.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications of the Production Operator:

• Experience in a same / similar role within Manufacturing
• FLT / Counter balance or reach truck experience is essential(must be able to provide certificate or license)
• A good standard of education; demonstrates good literacy and numerical skills, able to understand, communicate and report clearly in English

Our Total Reward Benefits include:

• Overtime, enhanced pension, life assurance and enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay and holiday buy options
• Healthcare cashback plan and Hertility at-home fertility testing
• Heavily discounted pet food and lifestyle benefits (Netflix, Spotify or breakdown cover)
• Retail and gym discounts, electric car scheme, and free onsite parking and charging
• Onsite canteen, free hot drinks and modern facilities.

About us

INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is an innovative, well-established, and award-winning pet food manufacturer employing over 1,200 colleagues across the UK and Europe. Our family of brands includes Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU, Blink, Butcher's, Classic, Pro-Nutrition, andUltra PremiumDirect, along witha number ofpartner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf. Our kitchens in Thirsk,Kinmel, and Crick produce a wide range of dry, wet, and baked foods enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world. Our ambition is simple: to become a global leader in pet nutrition.

Our Purpose: To create happiness

We’reon a mission toseta new standard of workplace happiness within the pet nutrition industry - one that looks like no other and feels like no other. Our culture is built on INSPIRED’s uniquebehavioursand colleague experience, creating an environment that excites, empowers, and puts people and pets at the heart of everything we do.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the colleagues and communities we serve. We believe everyone should feel valued,respectedand able to be themselves at work.We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminateon the basis ofage, disability, genderidentityor expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief,sexor sexual orientation. We make hiring decisions based on talent,potentialand the experience you bring.

We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace, ensuringequitableaccess and opportunity for all. If you need any adjustments or support to take part in our recruitment process, please let us know by emailing [e-mail] .