Warehouse Operative

Gap Personnel; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Personnel is seeking a Warehouse Operative in Rotherham to support safe movement, storage and dispatch of goods across two sites. You will operate a counterbalance forklift, ensure accurate order preparation and maintain high housekeeping standards.

The role requires a current FLT Counterbalance licence and previous forklift experience in a warehouse setting. It offers a rotating shift pattern with early and late shifts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• A current FLT Counterbalance licence is required.
• Experience operating a counterbalance forklift in a warehouse environment.
• Experience working in a warehouse/manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Good accuracy and numeracy skills for order handling.
• Reliable and safety-conscious with good timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a counterbalance forklift truck in a busy warehouse environment
• Consolidate and prepare customer orders accurately
• Palletise, band and move stock into racking
• Safely load and unload HGV deliveries and containers
• Move materials and finished goods between two sites as required
• Maintain high standards of warehouse housekeeping and safety
• Follow Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices
• Work as part of a shift team to maximise productivity

Skills

FLT Counterbalance licence

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Job description

Warehouse Operative - Rotherham

Location:Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Pay:£12.71 per hour, increasing to£13.58 per hour following successful completion of initial training
Hours:41.25 hours per week
Shift Pattern:Rotating shifts

• Days:5:45am - 2:00pm
• Afters:1:45pm - 10:00pm

The Role

We’re looking for anexperienced, motivated and reliable Warehouse Operativeto join our team inRotherham.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role supporting the safe and efficient movement, storage and dispatch of materials and finished goods acrosstwo sites.

You’ll play an important role in ensuring customer orders are prepared accurately, stock is stored safely and the warehouse is maintained to high standards ofsafety, accuracy and housekeeping.

Avalid FLT Counterbalance licence is essential, along with previous experience operating a counterbalance forklift in a warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a Warehouse Operative, you will:

• Safely operate a counterbalance forklift truck in a busy warehouse environment
• Consolidate and prepare customer orders accurately
• Palletise, band and move stock into racking
• Safely load and unload HGV deliveries and containers
• Move materials and finished goods between two sites as required
• Maintain high standards of warehouse housekeeping and safety
• Follow Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices
• Work as part of a shift team to ensure maximum productivity

About You

The ideal candidate will bereliable, safety-conscious and proactive, with previous experience working in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.

You’ll need:

• Acurrent FLT Counterbalance licence
• Previous warehouse experience, including forklift operation
• The physical fitness required to undertake manual handling tasks
• Good accuracy and numeracy skills for order handling A strong awareness of Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices
• Excellent reliability and timekeeping
• A proactive and positive approach to work
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• A willingness to develop new skills and take on additional responsibilities

Join Our Team

This is an excellent opportunity for an experiencedWarehouse Operative / FLT Driver in Rotherhamto join a busy manufacturing environment and become an important part of a hardworking team.