Warehouse/Dispatch Operative (4 on 4 off Nights)

Lockwood Group; Sawmills; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Workplace pension

PPE & uniform provided

20 days annual leave

Modern on site facilities

Free on site parking

Job summary

The Lockwood Group is seeking a Warehouse/Dispatch Operative at our Ambergate site. The role requires prior warehousing experience, a full counterbalance FLT licence, and the ability to work nights 18:00–06:00 on a 4 on/4 off rota. Benefits include attendance bonus and on-site parking.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, cross docking, scanners, and warehouse system use. Desirable PPT, VNA, and shunting experience add value; driving licence and references are required.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence
• References checkable
• Experience in warehousing or similar roles
• Must hold a counterbalance FLT licence (essential)

Responsibilities

• Loading & unloading vehicles
• Cross docking/transhipping
• Use of handheld scanners
• Use of warehouse systems
• Other general warehouse duties

Skills

Team player

Self-motivation

Tools

FLT Counterbalance

PPT

Shunting

VNA

Job description

The Lockwood Group is a dynamic forward thinking family run business established in 1965, which currently has over 400 employees across 8 UK sites. The group’s activities include UK transport, distribution and storage, frozen food production and co-packing solutions.

We are currently looking to recruit a Warehouse/Dispatch Operative to be based at our Ambergate site. Previous warehousing experience or experience of a similar role is essential. Must have warehouse knowledge, be motivated and able to work on own initiative.

About the Warehouse/Dispatch Operative role:

Working hours are 18:00 to 06:00 on a 4 on 4 off nights basis. Salary starts from £12.80 per hour, with an additional 50p per hour uplift for VNA/Shunting trained operatives, plus a £30.00 shift attendance bonus, paid weekly (subject to 100% attendance). You must hold a full counterbalance FLT licence. PPT, VNA licences or shunting experience would be advantageous but are not essential. A full UK driving licence and checkable references are also required.

As Warehouse Operative with the Lockwood Group you will be:

• Loading & unloading vehicles
• Cross docking/transhipping
• Use of handheld scanners
• Use of warehouse systems
• Other general warehouse duties

Skills and experience we’re looking for in our Warehouse Operative:

• FLT Counterbalance - Essential
• PPT - Powered Pallet Truck - Desirable
• Shunting experience - Desirable
• VNA - Very Narrow Aisle - Desirable
• Able to work well within a team environment and be motivated.

We Offer

• Training opportunities
• Workplace pension
• Full PPE & uniform provided
• 20 days annual leave
• Modern on site facilities
• Free on site parking.