Yard Operative

Adecco; Ashford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Warehouse/Yard Operative to join their team in Ashford. This role involves a variety of responsibilities, including unloading deliveries, inspecting products, and ensuring efficient packing for distribution. The ideal candidate will have previous warehouse experience and a valid driver's license, as driving is essential for this position. With a strong commitment to quality and service, this company offers a supportive environment where your contributions will be valued. If you are looking for a stable role in a family-run business with great benefits, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Family run company

Closed bank holidays

Christmas shutdown

Free parking on site

Qualifications

• Experience using a forklift (in-house or expired license accepted).
• Previous warehouse experience is essential.
• Must be a driver with a clean license.

Responsibilities

• Unload deliveries and inspect products.
• Pick and pack items for customer orders.
• Conduct quality checks on incoming products.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Warehouse Experience

Driving

Workload Prioritization

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse/Yard Operative

Location: Ashford, Kent (You MUST be a driver with your own transport due to location)

Salary: 27,040 - 29,120

Hours: Monday to Friday 8.00am - 5.30pm

Our Client:

A well-established distributor with a strong reputation for supplying high-quality products to customers across the UK and Europe.

The Role:

Your responsibilities will include tasks such as unloading deliveries, inspection of products and packaging finished goods.

Benefits:

• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Family run company
• Closed bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown
• Free parking on site

Key responsibilities within your new role would be to:

• Handball or use a forklift to unload incoming shipments and containers.
• Pick items as per customer orders.
• Pack products carefully to avoid damage during transport.
• Label and wrap orders ready for distribution.
• Palletise deliveries ready for courier collection.
• Communicate any damages, stock discrepancies and stock shortages.
• Store stock away correctly.
• Conduct quality checks on incoming products.
• Move stock around the warehouse to ensure a tidy working environment.
• Deliver products to customers using the company vehicle.

Experience and skills required for this position:

• You will need to be a driver due to location and have a clean licence.
• You will need to be above 25 due to vehicle insurance.
• You will have experience using a forklift (an in house or expired licence will be accepted)
• Previous warehouse experience
• The ability to prioritise your own workload

Next steps:

If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.

If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie (Permanent Consultant) on (phone number removed).

Alternatively, if you know someone who may be suitable for this role please share the details, if you successfully refer a friend, you will receive a 50 voucher terms apply .

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