Warehouse/Forklift Operative

Premier Work Support; Basildon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Work Support is recruiting a Warehouse/Forklift Operative for a Basildon-based operation on a permanent basis. The role requires prior warehouse experience and a Counterbalance Forklift licence. You will work as part of a small team, ensuring safe handling of goods and accurate processing of bookings.

Hours are Monday to Friday with rotating shifts: 6am-2:30pm and 11:30am-8pm. The successful candidate will be reliable, punctual and able to communicate effectively with supervisors and

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations and forklift handling.
• Good communication skills and reliable work history.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight using a Counterbalance forklift.
• Notify Supervisor of shortages or damages.
• Ensure booking-in procedures and dims are checked and reported.
• Operate vehicles in a prompt and safe manner.
• Ensure hi-vis and safety footwear are worn by staff.
• Sign for freight leaving the warehouse at pickup.
• Maintain a clean and safe warehouse environment.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift licence

Job description

Our client based in Basildon is looking for a Warehouse/Forklift Operative to join their growing team on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate for this role will have previous warehouse experience, a Counterbalance Forklift licence, excellent communication skills and a solid work history with no gaps and a strong work ethic.

The Warehouse/Forklift Operative duties will involve:

• Loading and unloading of freight going through the warehouse using a Counterbalance Forklift
• Notifying Supervisor of any shortages or damages
• Ensuring that the appropriate booking in procedure is adhered to and dims etc are checked and reported back to the relevant department.
• Ensuring that all vehicles are handled in a prompt manner
• Ensuring all people in the vicinity are wearing Hi-Vis and warehouse staff are wearing safety footwear
• Ensuring that all freight leaving the warehouse is signed for upon collection
• Maintaining a clean and safe warehouse

Hours of work are Monday to Friday. Flexibility with hours is a must as you will be rotating shifts. Shifts are 6am - 2.30pm and 11.30am - 8pm.