Logistics Operative

CMD Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company in Melksham is seeking a Logistics Operative for an ongoing temporary contract. Responsibilities include picking orders, managing inventory, and using a forklift. Candidates must have a Counterbalance / Reach licence and previous experience. Flexibility with hours is required as the role includes rotating shifts. Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Must have a Counterbalance / Reach licence.
• Previous experience as a Logistics Operative is essential.
• Flexible with regards to working hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Picking orders for Production.
• Moving of product around the Yard using Forklift.
• Line feed for Production Cells.
• Packing for despatch.
• Booking in clean and dirty goods.
• Working towards zero defects process.
• Managing first in / first out stock.
• Interacting with internal and external customers.
• Managing inventory.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrating good leadership skills.

Skills

Counterbalance / Reach licence

Flexibility with working hours

Previous experience in a similar role

SAP experience

Job description

Job Title: Logistics Operative
Location: Melksham
Type: Rolling ongoing temporary contract
Working hours: Rotating shift
Pay rate: 14.40 + shift allowance

My client based in Melksham are looking to recruit a Logistics Operative to work within their Stores department on an ongoing contract basis.

They are a global engineering company, who manufacturer parts for the rail industry with various locations throughout Europe.

The role will report directly to the Cell Leader and the main responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities

• Picking orders for Production.
• Moving of product around the Yard using Forklift
• Line feed for Production Cells.
• Packing for despatch.
• Booking in clean and dirty goods.
• Working towards zero defects process.
• Managing first in / first out stock.
• Interacting with internal and external customers.
• Managing inventory.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrating good leadership skills.

Skills / Experience Required

• Counterbalance / Reach licence
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Must be flexible with regards working hours as could involve nights/weekends.
• SAP experience would be desirable.

This position will see you working a 37-hour week on days initially while training 07:00 - 15:30 Monday Thursday and 07:00 - 12:30 Friday. Once trained you must be able to commit working rotating shifts of 06:00 - 14:00 Monday - Friday and 14:00 - midnight Mon - Thursday

This role will offer an immediate start for the right candidate.