Warehouse Operative/Forklift Driver

Apex Recruitment - Leamington Spa; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Warehouse Operative / Counterbalance Forklift Drivers to enhance their team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and safe handling of stock while delivering exceptional service to customers. This temporary ongoing position offers flexibility with day and rotating shifts, making it suitable for those who thrive in a collaborative atmosphere. If you are passionate about logistics and safety, this role could be your next career step.

Qualifications

• Qualified to operate a Counterbalance forklift truck.
• Good standard of numeracy and literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for efficient handling of stock and customer service.
• Undertake receipt, checking, and dispatch of orders.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift operation

Numeracy and literacy

Communication skills

Customer focus

Warehouse experience

IT competence

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Job description

Warehouse Operative / Counterbalance Forklift Driver

LocationLeamington Spa
Temporary ongoing

Flexibility to work both Days and rotating Shifts

Days - £14.03per hour
Shifts - £15.43per hour.

Our client is a leading international manufacturing company based in Leamington Spa. They are looking for severalWarehouse Operative / Counterbalance Forklift Driversto join their existing team on a temporary ongoing basis.

The Role:
You will be responsible for working closely with the existing team to deliver efficient, safe, and accurate handling of stock, whilst delivering high quality service to all customers.

Duties and Responsibilities Warehouse Operative / Counterbalance Forklift Driver-:

• Undertaking receipt and checking of incoming stock in line with company goods in processes, ensuring all are labelled appropriately and the product is correctly located
• Picking customer orders as per operating processes, undertaking all necessary controls, and ensuring available for dispatch
• Dispatching orders in line with correct processes, paying particular attention to detail to ensure accurate picking and dispatch
• Assisting with stock takes and any regular spot stock takes as required
• Undertaking forklift truck duties as required, ensuring daily safety checks are conducted thoroughly and company warehouse guidelines observed
• Undertaking physical tasks such as manually unloading containers from overseas suppliers
• Ensuring all stock is stored, handled, and transported securely and health and safety guidelines are completed
• Providing a professional, courteous, and efficient service to all delivery drivers and customers
• Working with colleagues to ensure the workplace environment is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness, and always complies with company and legislative standards
• Ensuring all company safety and quality processes are followed and all relevant legislation complied with, raising concerns, and reporting any incidents or suggestions to your line manager
• Supporting and assisting newly appointed or less experienced colleagues by providing training and guidance as appropriate
• Performing any other duties that may fit into the remit of this role as and when required

The ideal Warehouse Operative / Counterbalance Forklift Driver:

• 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 – 07.00-16.00 pm and Friday 07.00-12.00 (39hrs 30 minutes break)

Rotating fortnightly Shifts

06.00-14.00 Monday to Thursday and 06.00-13.00 on Friday (20 minutes break)

14.00 -22.00 Monday to Thursday and 13.00-20.00 on Friday (20 minutes break)