Warehouse/Reach Truck Operatives

The Best Connection; Bedford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is looking for Reach Truck Forklift and Warehouse Operatives for a distribution centre in Bedford. The role includes picking, packing, and loading goods, ensuring quality and safety standards. Candidates must have a current reach truck licence and experience in warehouse operations. Work hours include various shift patterns, with a pay rate starting at £13.34 per hour. Benefits include 28 days holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Friendly professionally trained consultants

28 days holiday per year pro rata

Optional pension scheme after 3 months

Online payslips and candidate portal

Qualifications

• Must have current, valid reach truck licence.
• Proven experience as a warehouse operative.
• Proficiency in warehouse management systems.
• Familiarity with modern warehousing practices.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 25kg.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholders.
• IT literacy is required.
• Attention to detail is critical.

Responsibilities

• Picking, packing, and loading goods for dispatch.
• Ensuring smooth dispatch and loading of vehicles.
• Reporting any issues that arise.
• Following quality service standards.
• Working collaboratively with the warehouse team.

Skills

Reach truck licence

Warehouse operative experience

Warehouse management systems

Modern warehousing practices

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Manual handling

Strong communication skills

IT literate

Attention to detail

Job description

Our Client is one of the main online retail outlets in the UK. We are currently recruiting for Reach Truck Forklift and Warehouse Operatives to join their friendly team at the distribution centre in Bedford.

Shift Pattern: working 5 out of 7 days or Monday-Friday depending on requirements rotating days 06:00 - 14:00/14:00- 22:00 or night shift from 22:00-06:00

Pay rate: From £13.34+ per hour with overtime after 40 hours depending on availability.

Job Responsibilities:

• Picking, packing and loading of goods, ready for dispatch
• Ensuring the smooth dispatch & accurate and timely loading of vehicles
• Report any issues
• Follow quality service standards & comply with company procedures & policies
• Work collaboratively with the warehouse team, following health and safety protocol at all times

Job Requirements:

• Must have current, valid reach truck licence
• Proven working experience as a warehouse operative
• Proficiency in warehouse management systems
• Familiarity with modern warehousing practices & methods
• Good organisational & time management skills
• Manual Handling/Ability to lift heavy objects up to 25kg
• Strong communication skills for both internal and external stakeholders
• IT literate
• Attention to detail

Benefits of working with The Best Connection:

• Friendly professionally trained consultants
• 28 days holiday per year pro rata
• Optional pension scheme after 3 months
• Online payslips and candidate portal