Warehouse Operative - FLT PM SHIFT

Superdrug Stores; Darlington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you at a leading health and beauty retailer! Join a dynamic team as a Warehouse Operative, where you’ll operate a forklift and manage stock efficiently in a bustling distribution center. This role offers a chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment while ensuring safety and accuracy in operations. Enjoy a range of perks including discounts, a company pension, and access to innovative money management tools. If you’re dedicated, reliable, and eager to learn, this position is perfect for you to grow and contribute to a successful supply chain team.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Staff discount codes

30% discount on own brand products

Company pension

Wagestream access

Learning and Development programmes

Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift truck safely and efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift truck to move and locate merchandise.
• Maintain stock levels and assist with stock taking.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Numeracy

Health and Safety Awareness

Job description

Warehouse Operative - FLT
Stead House Distribution Centre

Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 2pm - 10pm.
Total Hours Per Week: 40

Introduction
An exciting opportunity to be part of our successful Superdrug Supply Chain; working within one of our busy Distribution centres as a Warehouse Operative. This vacancy is for the Savers DC known as Stead House Distribution Centre; based in Darlington. The hours will be predominantly as stated above but flexibility will be required across all other shift patterns.

Why Superdrug
With over 850 stores; we aim to deliver the BEST; The right product, in the right place at the right time; delivered at unbeatable cost, through a skilled and committed Supply Chain Team.

Role Purpose:
The Reach Forklift Operative is responsible for operating a forklift truck to move, locate, relocate, stack and count merchandise. The operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform other roles within the warehouse. You will need to be customer focused where you will maintain optimum levels of stock in both storage and pick slots working to set KPI standards. The role will report to the Operations Team Leader for Stead House Distribution Centre.

A typical day in this role includes:

1. Storing stock from Goods In
2. Replenishing stock via stock allocation system
3. Taking waste to the baler
4. Assisting with stock taking
5. Working with required KPI standards
6. Maintaining a clean, neat and orderly work area
7. Staying aware of possible hazards
8. Harness training will be provided to allow the operator to work at height to complete stock takes and to help when a driver has a pallet out

This job is a good fit for you if:

1. You enjoy working at a fast pace in an everchanging environment
2. You can work with minimum supervision
3. You’re honest, reliable and dedicated
4. You have developed a keen attention to detail with the ability to demonstrate a high level of accuracy
5. You have a good attitude and aptitude with a willingness to learn new skills
6. You remain calm under pressure

What you’ll need:

1. Flexible approach of performing other duties within the warehouse as requested by your line manager
2. The ability to drive a forklift truck safely and efficiently
3. Good teamwork skills, as well as the ability to work on your own
4. High level of numeracy
5. Good hand-eye coordination
6. Good communication skills
7. Knowledge of the safety procedures regarding the use of Reach forklift trucks
8. Always demonstrate and maintain a high level of health and safety awareness around the warehouse, ensuring own safety and the safety of others. Adopting the ASW, H&S Values: Always Safe at work; think smart, think safe.

Here's what's in it for you:

1. 28 days (inclusive of bank holidays)
2. 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
3. 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
4. Company pension
5. We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
6. Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
7. We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!
8. Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes

Come and be part of something special.
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