Forklift Driver

Osborne Appointments • Permanent • Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom • £500 / hour • 1d ago

Role: Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative required
Location: Stevenage
Hours: Monday to Friday, 4:00pm – 12:30am
Salary: £27,930 per annum however this will increase to £28,930 when you have the valid VNA licence approved by the client.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Forklift Driver/Warehouse Operative to join our client’s busy warehouse operation based in Stevenage.

Please note, this is not just Forklift and you will need to be happy with the Warehouse element of the role.

This role would suit a hardworking and reliable individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in maintaining high standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of warehouse duties including order picking, stock control, goods movement, loading and unloading, and maintaining a safe and clean working environment.

Duties of a Warehouse Operative:

Picking stock accurately to achieve daily KPI targets
Loading and unloading vehicles, trailers, and containers safely and efficiently
Checking incoming goods and booking stock into the warehouse accurately
Returning stock to correct warehouse locations
Using pallet trucks and other warehouse equipment as required
Assisting with stock counts and inventory checks
Preparing orders for dispatch and loading vehicles safely
Removing and segregating cardboard, plastic, and other waste for recycling
Operating baling equipment where required
Carrying out warehouse cleaning duties including sweeping and maintaining pick faces
Removing damaged stock and disposing of it correctly
Cleaning spillages and maintaining a safe working environment
Supporting warehouse housekeeping activities and maintaining cleanliness standards
Following all Health & Safety procedures and reporting hazards immediately
Working effectively as part of a team to achieve operational targets
Undertaking additional warehouse duties as required by management

What we would like from you:

Previous warehouse experience is preferred
Experience within picking, loading, unloading, or stock control environments advantageous
Comfortable working in a busy and physically demanding warehouse environment
Good attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work efficiently towards targets
Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Reliable, punctual, and flexible approach to work
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good communication skills
Basic English and numeracy skills
Strong awareness of Health & Safety procedures
VNA Forklift Licence is desirable

Benefits:

Permanent full-time opportunity
Monday to Friday working pattern
Supportive team environment
Training and development opportunities
Opportunity to join a growing and established business

If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.

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