Warehouse FLT Operative

Knowles Logistics; March; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Training and development opportunities

Free uniform & PPE provided

Auto enrolment into pension

Statutory holiday entitlement

Job summary

Knowles Transport is seeking a Warehouse FLT Operative to join our Wimblington team. You will be responsible for the receipt, storage and despatch of goods, ensuring OTIF targets are met with accurate handling of pallets and products.

The role requires a valid FLT license (Counterbalance/Pivot/PPT) or proven experience, a MEWP Scissor Lift certificate, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Commutable distance from Wimblington and own transport are advantageous.

Qualifications

• License for or experience of counterbalance, pivot and PPT trucks.
• MEWP scissor lift certificate or equivalent.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-sufficient and able to work on own initiative and to tight deadlines.
• Good time keeping and high levels of organisation.

Responsibilities

• Unloading and loading of vehicles using MHE.
• Stock put away and replenishment.
• Pallet and case picking.
• Preparing pallets for dispatch.
• Loading trailers to manifest and ensuring pallet safety.
• Assist inventory with stock checks as required.
• Carry out rework on pallets when required.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift

Pivot forklift

PPT forklift

Scissor lift certificate

Time management

Tools

RDT scanning equipment

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse FLT Operative

Location: Wimblington

Salary: Banded according to the shift pattern

Job type: Full-time, Permanent, 4040 Days (although some other shifts may be available)

Permission to work in the UK (required)

About us

Knowles Transport are trusted by some of the biggest and well-known businesses in the country to offer a broad range of warehousing and distribution services. We provide the infrastructure and scalability of a multi-national third-party logistics company combined with the flexibility, agility and dedication to customer care of a family-run business.

Please note that candidates must be a commutable distance from Wimblington to be considered for this role.

The Main Purpose of the Role

• To be a key part of the Warehouse team to ensure all business requirements and customer demands are carried out in full as required.
• To ensure the correct and efficient receipt, storage and despatch of goods while meeting all OTIF (on time, in full) targets are met.
• To show full support and compliance to site and regulatory Health & Safety standards and practices.
• To work cohesively with all other support functions within the wider operation and carry out any other tasks as reasonably requested by the business.

About you

Essential Requirements

• License for (or experience of) Counterbalance, Pivot & PPT trucks, (MEWP) Scissor Lift Certificate.
• Ability to multi‑task and work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Be self‑sufficient and able to work on own initiative and to tight deadlines.
• Good time keeping & highly organized.
• Must have own transportation to work.
• Excellent written & numeracy skills.

Desirable Skills / Experience

• Minimum of 1 years' experience of working in a Warehouse environment.
• Experience with using RDT scanning equipment.
• Flexibility and willingness to work overtime when needed.

General Duties

• Unloading and loading of vehicles using the relevant MHE equipment.
• Stock put away & replenishment.
• Pallet and case picking.
• Preparing pallets ready for dispatch.
• Loading trailers ensuring all of the pallets are travel safe and correct to the manifest.
• Assist the inventory team with stock taking as and when required.
• Carry out rework on pallets when required (de‑top, re‑stack, case sort etc).
• Support other departments with workload when volume dictates.
• Any other tasks as reasonably requested.

Communication

• Have excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both customers and co‑workers.
• Be confident and approachable.
• Attend and contribute to team briefings.

Health & Safety

• Maintain compliance with the site H&S standards at all times.
• Attend relevant training courses.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment by performing general housekeeping where necessary.
• Ensure that all lifting and moving of products are carried out in accordance with manual handling procedures.
• Support the site safety culture at all times.

What We Offer / Benefits

• On‑site parking.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Free uniform & PPE provided.
• Auto enrolment into pension.
• Statutory holiday entitlement.

Candidates with experience of; Warehouse Operative, FLT License, Warehouse Person, Warehouse Coordinator, Goods Inwards Warehouse Operator, Warehouse Assistant, Warehouse, Process Operative, Processing Assistant, Processing Coordinator, Machine Operator, Engineer, Line Operative, Production Operative, Servicing Operative, Driver, Warehouse Driver may also be considered for this role