Warehouse Operative/Forklift Driver - Split shifts

Cirka Services Limited; Chard; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned transport and distribution company in Chard is looking for a Warehouse Operative. The role requires a Counterbalance Fork Lift Truck Licence and includes managing pallets, loading goods, and maintaining the warehouse. The position offers a full-time schedule and a competitive salary starting from £13 per hour, with additional benefits like a pension and additional leave.

Benefits

Additional leave

Company pension

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Current Counterbalance Fork Lift Truck Licence.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Knowledge of or experience in a pallet network is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take delivery of pallets and store them.
• Check for damaged or missing items on the pallet.
• Pack and wrap goods for delivery.
• Maintain stock records and clean the warehouse.

Skills

Counterbalance Fork Lift Truck Licence

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of pallet network

Job description

We have a vacancy for a Warehouse Operative with a Counterbalance Fork Lift Truck Licence working for a high profile and fast-moving family-owned Transport and Distribution Service - based in Chard, Somerset.

You will play an integral part in our operation by ensuring that the warehousing requirements are met.

Hours: Full time - Split Shifts 05:00-10:00 & 16:30-23:00

Location: Chard, Somerset

Job Type: 45 hrs per week, Monday to Friday. There may be a requirement to work the occasional Saturday if required for the operation.

The Role:

Working in a fast-based Warehouse, daily duties will include;

• Taking delivery of pallets and storing them within the Warehouse
• Checking for damaged or missing items on the pallet
• Moving pallets as appropriate
• Packing and wrapping goods
• Loading pallets for sending out for deliveries
• Keeping stock records
• Cleaning the warehouse and yard
• Manually handling goods when necessary
• Completing paperwork for delivery notes and stock control

Essential Skills:

Current Counterbalance Fork Lift Truck Licence (Refresher can be given if needed)

Excellent customer service and communication skills

Knowledge of or experience in a pallet network (advantageous)

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a successful and well-established company in the Transport and Distribution sector. If you are enthusiastic and would like to join our friendly team, we would love to hear from you!

APPLY now if this sounds of interest.

Job Type: Full-time

Competitive Salary & Bonus scheme available after probation

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £13 per hour

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person