Stores Person / FLT Driver

TieTalent; Bedford; On-site; GBP 23,400 - 28,600; Full time

Job summary

A well-established warehousing business is seeking a Stores Person / FLT Driver in Kempston, Bedford. This permanent position involves manual handling, using a Counterbalance FLT, and maintaining a safe working environment. Applicants should have prior experience in a warehouse setting and hold a valid UK driving licence as well as a Forklift Truck Licence. Competitive pay is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse environment is essential.
• A valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence is required.
• A clean UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Store and handle materials in a warehouse environment.
• Log deliveries and maintain warehouse stock.
• Use a Counterbalance FLT for loading and unloading.

Skills

Forklift Truck Driving

Manual Handling

Operating Hand and Power Tools

Job description

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Kempston, Bedford

£13.50 per hour (£26,000 per year) • Permanent position

A successful and well-established warehousing business based in Kempston, Bedford are currently looking for an experienced Stores Person with experience of Forklift Truck Driving and a Full UK Driving Licence to join their team in a permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Working in a warehouse environment storing a wide range of materials used across a multitude of industries
• Manual handling of metal bars, lengths and tube - pulling out of racking and stacking accordingly
• Logging deliveries & material information onto the warehouse computer system
• Using a Counterbalance FLT to load & unload vehicles, and put stock away into / retrieve from racking and to move materials to cutting areas or despatch
• Using power tools including nail guns, drills, screwdrivers and saws to produce various wooden crates and boxes to package metal items ready for despatch to customers
• Occasional driving of a flatbed transit van, to deliver products to customers (usually once per week / fortnight organised on a rota system)
• Using tape measures and gauges to measure metal stock accurately to check for customer order requirements
• Using bandsaw to cut metal bars to length (full training on machinery will be provided)
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Working as part of a small team, carrying out other warehouse-related duties as and when required

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a stores or warehouse environment is essential
• A previous or current Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence, and driving experience is required (refresher training can be given if licence has expired)
• A valid, clean UK driving licence is essential (minor points accepted)
• Operating hand and power tools ideally (but not essential)
• The physical ability to regularly manually handle and move materials and products weighing up to 25kg is essential

If you are looking for your next permanent opportunity, offering varied work duties and a long-term career opportunity, then please apply with an up to date CV today!

Please note: Due to essential requirements of the position, your application will ONLY be considered if you have prior proven experience in a warehousing or stores environment, a FULL Driving Licence, AND a Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence (valid or expired). If you do not have one or more of these requirements, you will NOT be considered for the role.