Warehouse Operative - Day Shift with FLT/Telehandler

Restore plc; Erith; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave - 23 days + bank holidays

Life Assurance - 2x basic annualsalary

BereavementCounselling - Support

Free Onsite Parking

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Eye Care Support - free eye tests

Job summary

Restore Datashred in Crayford is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Operative to join our secure document destruction operations. The role runs Monday to Friday, 07:00–17:00, 45 hours per week, with a permanent contract and a starting salary of £30,726.42 per year.

You’ll handle confidential materials and keep the warehouse safe, clean and efficient. You will work both independently and as part of a team, conducting routine checks on machinery, operating forklifts, and supporting collections from

Qualifications

• A commitment to high Health and Safety standards
• Numerate and literate with excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently
• Flexibility and resilience under pressure
• Experience with FLT Counterbalance or JCB Telehandler is required
• Confidential wastepaper or recycling experience is a plus, but we provide full training
• First Aid and Fire Marshall certifications are desirable but not necessary

Responsibilities

• Load and unload confidential paper and materials from vehicles with precision and care
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly checks on shredding and baling machinery to ensure optimal performance
• Operate shredding and baling machinery safely, adhering to all compliance standards
• Report any machinery or equipment defects to minimize production downtime
• Follow manual handling procedures to ensure safety during lifting and manoeuvring
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to boost operational efficiency
• Use counterbalance Forklift Truck or JCB Telehandler Truck safely in a bustling environment
• Assist with collections from customer sites as needed

Skills

Health and Safety

Numerate

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Independent working

FLT Counterbalance

JCB Telehandler

Confidential waste experience

First Aid (desirable)

Fire Marshall (desirable)

Job description

Restore Datashred in Crayford is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Operative to join our secure document destruction operations. The role runs Monday to Friday, 07:00–17:00, 45 hours per week, with a permanent contract and a starting salary of £30,726.42 per year.

You’ll handle confidential materials and keep the warehouse safe, clean and efficient. You will work both independently and as part of a team, conducting routine checks on machinery, operating forklifts, and supporting collections from