Warehouse & Facilities Operative

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing company in Tunbridge Wells is seeking a Warehouse & Facilities Operative to join their team. Responsibilities include picking and packing products, handling goods in, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have warehouse experience and Counterbalance Forklift certification. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and flexible hours.

Benefits

Great benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment is preferred.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Good timekeeping and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Picking and packing products efficiently.
• Handling goods in and ensuring accuracy.
• Daily use of a forklift.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of warehouse activities

Counterbalance Forklift experience

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Flexible and enthusiastic approach

Job description

Up to £27000 per annum + Great Benefits

We are working with a really exciting, fast-growing company based in Tunbridge Wells that manufactures a portfolio of niche products.

Due to company growth, they are currently seeking an experienced Warehouse & Facilities Operative to join them on a permanent, full-time basis.

The Warehouse & Facilities Operative will be working both alone and as part of a team with accuracy, efficiency and commitment to complete the work and strive to maintain the business performance targets and individual KPIs.

Responsibilities will include:

• Picking & packing products
• Handle ‘goods in’ (unloading, checking, storing, and administration) from suppliers
• Daily forklift use
• Ensuring that all goods that are loaded/unloaded match the relevant paperwork
• Storing and rotating stock according to company procedures
• Reporting any damaged or missing goods to the Warehouse Manager
• Keeping the warehouse environment clean and tidy and maintaining equipment
• Following workplace health and safety rules when handling goods
• Responsible for minor repairs, and scheduling of services such as fire alarm testing, maintenance etc.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Interpersonal skills – the ability to work well in a team
• Experienced with a good understanding of warehouse activities in a fast-paced environment
• Ideally previous warehouse experience
• Good timekeeper and able to work under pressure and deadlines
• Flexible and enthusiastic approach to work
• Good communication skills
• Able to work quickly, accurately, and safely
• Experienced with a Counterbalance Forklift
• Hours for this role will be Monday to Thursday 8.30 am-5 pm and Friday 8.30 am-2.30 pm plus benefits.

KHR is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment.