Driver / Warehouse Operative - Packaging

Kairos Recruitment • Permanent • Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom • 2d ago

West Yorkshire
Hours: 38.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Holiday: 20 days plus statutory holidays
Salary: Dependent on Experience (DOE)

The Opportunity

Our client, a well-established and growing business based in West Yorkshire, is seeking a reliable and motivated Driver / Warehouse Operative to join their team. This is a varied, hands-on role that combines driving, warehouse operations, stock control, and materials handling within a busy production environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth movement of raw materials and finished products between sites, supporting production teams, and maintaining efficient warehouse operations.

Key Responsibilities

Drive a 7.5-tonne DAF vehicle and Sprinter van to transport raw materials and finished goods between company sites on a daily basis.
Carry out occasional local deliveries to customers and suppliers.
Pick, locate, and manage stock using the company's MIS system (Tharstern).
Support stock control activities and ensure accurate inventory management.
Load and unload vehicles safely and efficiently.
Wrap and strap work-in-progress materials for transportation between sites.
Prepare raw materials for production, including guillotining where required.
Operate forklifts and other materials handling equipment to move stock and materials.
Manage waste streams, including carton board, plastics, and hazardous waste, in line with company procedures.
Undertake general warehouse and site housekeeping duties, including waste disposal, shredding, archiving, and maintaining clean working areas.
Assist with shipping and receiving activities as required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience within a warehouse, logistics, or materials handling environment and be comfortable working in a physically active role. You will be organised, safety-conscious, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.

Requirements

Valid CPC licence.
Full, clean UK driving licence.
FLT licence would be advantageous; however, full FLT and VNA training will be provided.
Previous warehouse or logistics experience preferred.
Good understanding of stock control and materials handling processes.
Comfortable using warehouse management systems and IT applications.
Ability to operate mechanical handling equipment safely and effectively.
Physically fit and able to lift and move materials as required.
Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to work.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable employer offering a stable, long-term position within a supportive and professional working environment. We look forward to hearing from candidates who are eager to contribute to our client's continued success.

Interviews are being conducted as soon as possible for this vacancy, so if you are interested please get in touch as soon as possible and register your details with us

Please note; we will not pass on any of your details without prior consent!

Key words; driver / warehouse / 7.5 tonne / CPC / FLT / THARSTERN

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