Warehouse Support (Ideally With Forklift Licence) - Avonmouth

Blue Arrow; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking General Warehouse Assistants for various tasks including loading and unloading products, with opportunities for training. The role offers weekly pay and 28 days of paid annual leave. Candidates with a Counterbalance forklift licence or CSCS card are preferred, but those without are encouraged to apply. Work hours are Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00.

Benefits

Weekly pay

28 days of paid annual leave

Blue Arrow App for timesheet submission and tracking

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance forklift licence preferred but not essential.
• Previous experience in warehouse operations is beneficial.
• Willingness to perform manual labor tasks.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload products manually.
• Perform minor repairs and assembly tasks.
• Tidy and maintain the workspace.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift operation

Manual handling

Health & Safety awareness

Warehouse operations understanding

Job description

Blue Arrow Bristol are recruiting General Warehouse Assistants / General Labourers to work for our client based in Avonmouth, Bristol (BS11). Candidates will ideally hold a Counterbalance Forklift licence and / or CSCS card, however, please apply online even if you haven't got these qualifications as they client is happy to provide you will all the necessary training.

The roles are for a period of at least three months, potentially longer than that, depending on how quickly the project will be complete. We will aim our best to find you alternative employment after this assignment is finished.

Working hours and pay rates:

• Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00
• Occasional overtime
• Basic pay rate is 13.79 per hour, overtime is paid at 16.88 per hour

As a General Labourer, your duties will include:

• Manual loading and unloading of products
• Minor repairs or assembly / dismantling tasks
• Recycling
• Using a variety of tools and equipment
• Tidying up
• Operating counterbalance forklifts
• Updating paperwork

Candidate requirements:

• Valid Counterbalance forklift licence obtained or refreshed within the last 3 years is preferred but not essential
• CSCS card is advantageous
• Previous experience operating forklifts is preferred
• Previous experience performing warehouse duties
• Good understanding of warehousing operations and processes
• Awareness of Health & Safety regulations
• Willingness to do manual work

Benefits of working for Blue Arrow:

• Weekly pay
• 28 days of paid annual leave accrued on top of your weekly wages
• Blue Arrow App where you can submit your timesheets, request holidays, track your pay, update your personal details etc.
• Great customer service

If you are interested, please apply online and upload an up-to-date CV. Alternatively, please call Sinita on (phone number removed) for more information.

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