Warehouse Operative

RETAIND Ltd; Kempston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Overtime opportunities

Career advancement and training

Job summary

RETAIND Ltd in Bedfordshire is seeking a Warehouse Operative to join a busy industrial storage team. You will receive, store, pick, pack and despatch products in a warehouse, with occasional local deliveries using a full UK driving licence.

A valid Forklift Counterbalance Licence is essential, and training can be provided if it has recently expired. You’ll work as part of a friendly team, enjoy a varied role, and benefit from a pension scheme and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse environment.
• Valid, clean UK driving licence (points considered).
• Current Forklift Truck Licence (refresher training provided if licence has recently expired).
• Experience using computer systems to log information.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, storing, picking, packaging and despatching products in an industrial warehouse setting.
• Occasional local deliveries using a Full UK Driving Licence and flat-bed vehicle.

Skills

Manual handling

Forklift operation

Driving licence

Computer systems

Teamwork

Tools

Counterbalance Forklift Truck

Job description

Warehouse Operative

Bedford, Bedfordshire

£28,000 per annum

Permanent position

A successful and well-established industrial materials storage business based in Bedford is currently looking for a capable and motivated Warehouse Operative with a valid (or recently expired) Forklift Counterbalance Licence, to join their busy team.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for receiving, storing, picking, packaging and despatching products in an industrial warehouse setting and occasionally carrying out local deliveries using a Full UK Driving Licence and flat-bed vehicle.

Duties will include:

• Manual handling of large industrial metalwork and materials
• Safely operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck
• Driving of a company vehicles to occasionally deliver products to customers
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Working as part of a team and carrying out other duties as and when required to assist other departments when needed

Requirements / Previous Experience:

• Previous experience working in a warehouse environment
• A valid, clean UK driving licence (or minor points accepted)
• Current or recent Forklift Truck Licence is essential (refresher training can be provided if licence has recently expired)
• Manual handling experience and capabilities
• Ability to use computer systems to log information and job details etc.
• Willingness to drive company vehicles to deliver products on occasion

What is Offered:

• Varied job role
• Friendly and supportive team working environment
• Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Overtime opportunities (when available)
• Career advancement and training opportunities