Warehouse Operative / Forklift Driver

Proactive Technical Limited; Flitwick; On-site; GBP 23,120 - 31,280; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking a Warehouse Operative in the United Kingdom to support all warehouse operations. The role is predominantly manual with limited FLT driving (about 10%) and some heavy lifting.

Tasks include picking/packing, unloading deliveries, generating dispatch paperwork, and coordinating with transport providers to meet daily targets. You will also ensure accurate stock control, transfers, and loading of goods using handheld scanners and MHE.

Qualifications

• Forklift license is essential for handling goods and equipment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork are required to coordinate with colleagues and transport partners.
• Organised, proactive approach with a positive attitude is important for efficient warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Picking and packing orders.
• Hand balling/manually unloading deliveries.
• Producing paperwork and dispatch labels.
• Liaise with transport companies ensuring daily collection targets are met.
• Picking & packing orders for despatch using handheld scanners.
• Manage stock and prepare transfers for loading onto delivery vehicles.
• Loading and unloading delivery vehicles by hand or with MHE.
• Ability to move between departments.

Skills

Valid forklift license

Strong communication

Team player

Job description

Overview

We\'re looking for a skilled Warehouse Operative to support all aspects of our warehouse operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in warehouse related work and ideally have used Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) previously. This is predominately a manual warehouse role with limited FLT driving (10%) and will involve some heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Picking and packing orders
• Hand balling/manually unloading deliveries
• Producing paperwork and dispatch labels
• Liaise with transport companies ensuring daily collection targets are met.
• Picking & packing orders for despatch ensuring a high level of accuracy using hand held scanners.
• Manage stock and prepare transfers for loading goods on to delivery vehicles.
• Loading and unloading delivery vehicles by hand or with MHE.
• Ability to move between departments

Key Skills

• Valid forklift license
• Strong communication skills & team player.
• Organised, pro-active & positive attitude.

Additional Info

• Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.00am-5.30pm; Friday 8.00am-2.45pm
• Salary: £27,200 per annum
• Start Date: ASAP

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.