Warehouse Operative / Forklift Driver

Apex Resource Management; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading international manufacturing company in Leamington Spa seeks a Warehouse Operative / Counterbalance Forklift Driver. The role involves receiving stock, picking and dispatching orders, and maintaining safety standards. Applicants must have a valid Counterbalance forklift licence and warehouse experience. The position offers £14.43 - £15.89 per hour depending on shifts.

Qualifications

• Qualified to operate a Counterbalance forklift truck.
• Valid external Counterbalance licence.
• Good standard of numeracy and literacy.
• Commitment to safe working practices.
• Previous warehouse experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive and check incoming stock.
• Pick customer orders accurately.
• Dispatch orders correctly.
• Conduct stock takes as required.
• Handle forklift truck duties safely.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift operation

Numeracy and literacy

Communication skills

Customer focus

IT competence

Warehouse experience

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Job description

Overview

Warehouse Operative / Counterbalance Forklift Driver – Leamington Spa. Temporary ongoing. Flexibility to work both Days and rotating shifts. Days pay rate: £14.43 per hour. Shifts pay rate: £15.89 per hour. Our client is a leading international manufacturing company based in Leamington Spa, seeking a Warehouse Operative / Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join their team on a temporary ongoing basis.

Responsibilities

• Undertake receipt and checking of incoming stock in line with company goods in processes, ensuring all are labelled appropriately and the product is correctly located.
• Pick customer orders as per operating processes, undertake all necessary controls, and ensure items are available for dispatch.
• Dispatch orders in line with correct processes, ensuring accurate picking and dispatch.
• Assist with stock takes and any regular spot stock takes as required.
• Undertake forklift truck duties as required, ensuring daily safety checks are conducted thoroughly and warehouse guidelines observed.
• Undertake physical tasks such as manually unloading containers from overseas suppliers.
• Ensure all stock is stored, handled, and transported securely and health and safety guidelines are followed.
• Provide a professional, courteous, and efficient service to all delivery drivers and customers.
• Work with colleagues to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness in the workplace, complying with company and legislative standards.
• Follow all company safety and quality processes and relevant legislation; raise concerns and report incidents or suggestions to the line manager.
• Support and assist newly appointed or less experienced colleagues by providing training and guidance as appropriate.
• Perform any other duties that may fit into the remit of this role as and when required.

Ideal candidate

• Be qualified to competently operate Counterbalance forklift truck.
• Hold a valid external Counterbalance licence.
• Possess a good standard of numeracy and literacy.
• Have a good understanding of, and commitment to, safe working practices.
• Have good communication skills and a customer focus.
• Have previous warehouse experience.
• Possess a good level of IT competence.

Hours

• Days: Monday - Thursday and Friday (specific times are indicated in the original posting as #removed# with a 39 hours 30 minutes break).
• Rotating fortnightly shifts: #removed# Monday to Thursday and #removed# on Friday (20 minutes break).
• 14.00 - 22.00 Monday to Thursday and #removed# on Friday (20 minutes break).

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