Warehouse & Logistics Operative

PLACE UK Ltd; Tunstead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Place UK Ltd is seeking a Warehouse & Logistics Operative to join a busy team. You will move and control goods across site, loading/unloading, and support accurate stock records.

The role requires strict adherence to health and safety, ability to operate a counterbalance forklift, and flexibility to work shifts including overtime. Training will cover food safety standards and internal procedures.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid RTITB or ITSSAR forklift certificate dated within the past 3 years.
• Good attention to detail.
• Adequate level of physical fitness.
• Flexibility with shift work and overtime.
• Prepared to work in various environments and weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Safe loading and unloading of goods using a Counterbalance Forklift.
• Transport goods and materials around site.
• Use of mobile steps to access trailers.
• Use of Yard Ramp to access Sea Containers.
• Complete pre-use checks before using forklift and report defects.
• Operate forklift for storage in cold stores and dry stores.
• Apply labels to cartons and pallets in correct positions.
• Complete delivery notes and stock putaway with accurate records.
• Complete daily/weekly checks on time and in full.
• Maintain accurate stock records across all warehouses.
• Handle and store chemicals safely per MSDS.
• Any other reasonable request as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Flexibility

Adaptability to weather

Education

RTITB/ITSSAR forklift certificate

Tools

Counterbalance Forklift

Electric Pallet Truck

Mobile steps

Yard Ramp

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse & Logistics Operative

Reporting To: Warehouse & Logistics Manager

Job Summary/Purpose: Part of a team moving and controlling goods and materials across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Adherence to Place UK Health & Safety and Food Safety Policies, Procedures and Standards.
• Wear the prescribed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times as required.
• Take responsibility for your own safety and for the safety of others.
• Report any safety related issue (including forklift impact) immediately to supervision.
• Always practice good housekeeping while at the Place UK Ltd. premises
• To support decisions relating to the distribution and warehouse requirements of Place UK.
• Carry out activities in a way that does not compromise food safety, quality, integrity, or hygiene standards
• To ensure all materials movements into and out of Place UK meet internal and external customer requirements.
• Ensure that all cleaning activity is carried out in accordance with agreed methods using appropriate equipment and chemicals.
• Reporting of faults, non-compliances, process problems and poor product to the appropriate person in a timely manner.

Core Duties

• Safe loading and unloading of goods onto and off vehicles (usually HGV) using a Counterbalance Forklift.
• Transportation of goods and other materials around site.
• Use of mobile steps to get onto and off the rear of trailers.
• Use of Yard Ramp to access Sea Containers.
• Carry out pre-use (and daily checks where applicable) before using a Forklift Truck or Electric Pallet Truck and report any defects to supervision. (equipment must be withdrawn from use until authorised by Supervision)
• Operating a forklift to accommodate storage of products in the Cold Stores freezer racking and the Dry Stores.
• Apply the relevant labels to cartons and pallets in the correct positions.
• Complete delivery/goods in notes and putting away stock in appropriate locations, and ensuring accurate records are maintained and recorded effectively
• Ensuring all relevant daily and weekly checks are completed on time and in full.
• Ensure accurate stock records are maintained for all warehouse stock including cold store, freezer and ambient (Dry) warehouses.
• Handle and store chemicals safely and environmentally in line with the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet).
• Any other reasonable request as required.

Competencies & Attributes

• Must hold a valid certificate of training (dated within the past 3 years) by a Competent person verified by RTITB or ITSSAR.
• Good attention to detail.
• Adequate level of physical fitness to perform the role.
• Flexibility (such as shift work and overtime).
• Prepared to work in various environments and weather conditions.