Warehouse Operative with Counterbalance (Nights)

Menzies Distribution Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics firm based in England is seeking a Warehouse Operative with a Counterbalance & PPT Licence. In this role, you will ensure accurate receipt and timely dispatch of goods while adhering to health and safety standards. The position allows for varied responsibilities, including loading/unloading trailers and picking orders. The successful candidate will enjoy competitive pay, opportunities for career progression, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

20 days of holiday

Paid day to volunteer

Discounts via Healthcare Cash Plan

Contributory workplace pension scheme

Unique Industry Training

Healthcare Cash Plan with access to various services

Qualifications

• Experience within the food and/or beverage industry is ideal but not essential.
• Must maintain health and safety standards in the warehouse.
• Must uphold accuracy in receiving and dispatching goods.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers using counterbalance FLT.
• Take accurate receipt of pallets from production lines.
• Pick orders ready for dispatch.

Skills

Experience operating a Counterbalance FLT

Strong communication skills

Good organisational skills

Good eye for detail

Proactive and team player

Education

In-date accredited FLT license

Tools

Counterbalance Forklift Truck (FLT)

Pallet Truck (PPT)

Job description

Warehouse Operative with Counterbalance (Nights)

Menzies Distribution Solutions are looking for an experienced Warehouse Operative with a Counterbalance & PPT Licence to join our team providing a first class service in Daventry. The main purpose of this role is to provide accurate receipt of customer goods in to the warehouse, and timely despatch of customer goods from the warehouse to external parties. The role requirements are to complete various warehouse tasks, as safely, accurately and as efficiently as possible upholding and the highest standards of health and safety at all times.

***For your application to be considered, you must hold a current Counterbalance and PPT Licence***

The Details

• Salary:£31,500 Per Annum
• Shift Pattern: 4 On/4 Off Nights
• Hours: 19:00-07:00
• Hours Per Week:Average 42
• Monthly Pay
• Parking Onsite

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Loading/unloading trailers using counterbalance FLT
• Using internal WMS system, laptop and hand scanners
• Taking receipt of pallets from the production lines and accurately scanning in to the warehouse
• Picking orders ready for despatch
• Stock rotation and consolidation
• Ensure all tasks are carried out to the highest of standards, working in partnership direct with the customer
• Adhering to Warehouse/Plant H&S rules at all time
• Operating a ‘clean as you go’ policy to ensure the warehouse is free of excess debris, pests etc.
• Assisting on the loading bay (as and when required)
• Adhering to Health and Safety rules at all times
• Carrying out any other reasonable request made by Supervisor/Manager

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Experience operating a Counterbalance FLT
• An in-date, accredited FLT license (RTITB, ITSARR, AITT etc.)
• Experience operating a PPT
• Previous warehouse experience (ideally within the food and/or beverage industry, but not essential)

Technical Competencies

• Good eye for detail
• Strong communication skills, be a team player
• Be proactive, use initiative
• Good organisational and time management skills

Benefits

• Time For You:Relax with 20 days of holiday.
• Give Back:Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Appreciating You & Others:Celebrate special moments with Value Awards! Driver of the Year Awards, with 3 days paid leave for our finalists, including a fun filled day out for you and your partner and attendance to the awards ceremony with guest speakers.
• Your Future:Join our contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.
• Exclusive Discounts:Through your Healthcare Cash Plan you will have access to a discount portal, where you can make savings on travel and hotels, cinema tickets, days out and much more. We also offer 20% off your mobile line rental at EE!
• Progression & Training:Unique Industry Training such as: LST, Moffett, Manual Handling, Double Decker & Load Security. A paid day leave per year for your periodic CPC Training provided by us.
• Health & Wellness:Healthcare Cash Plan, allowing you to claim cash back on a range of healthcare products and services including dental, optical, chiropody, and specialist consultations, tests, and scans. In addition to this there is Virtual GP access, On-Demand Physio, Gym Discounts, Online Health Assessments & 24/7 Counselling.

INCLUSION

Menzies Distribution Solutions is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business.

We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be, and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.