Warehouse FLT Operative

TipTopJob; March; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Warehouse FLT Operative to join their dynamic team in March. This role is vital for ensuring the smooth operation of warehouse activities, including the efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods while adhering to Health & Safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess licenses for operating various warehouse equipment and have a knack for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. With opportunities for training and development, as well as a supportive work culture, this position is perfect for those looking to grow their career in logistics. If you're self-sufficient, organized, and ready to contribute to a thriving team, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

On-site parking

Training and development opportunities

Free uniform & PPE provided

Auto enrolment into pension

Statutory holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• License for Counterbalance, Pivot & PPT trucks required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a Warehouse environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods.
• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Counterbalance truck operation

PPT truck operation

MEWP Scissor Lift operation

Time management

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Verbal communication

Numeracy skills

Tools

RDT scanning equipment

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse FLT Operative

Location: March

Please note that there are opportunities in both Wimblington and Wisbech.

Salary: Banded according to the shift pattern

Job type: Full-time, Permanent

Various shift patterns 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.

The Main Purpose of the Role:

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

Requirements:

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

Desirable Skills / Experience:

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

General Duties:

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

Communication:

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

Health & Safety:

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

What We Offer / Benefits:

1. On-site parking.
2. Training and development opportunities.
3. Free uniform & PPE provided.
4. Auto enrolment into pension.
5. Statutory holiday entitlement.

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