Warehouse/Forklift Operative
- Annual Salary: £32,500
- Location: Beckton, London
- Job Type: Full-time, working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, 7am to 4pm, 8am to 5pm or 9am to 6pm
We are seeking a Warehouse/Forklift Operative to join our team at a newly opened site. This role is ideal for someone who is physically fit, organised, and proficient in using a computerised system for managing stock. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling various tasks including manual handling, using a forklift, and maintaining the warehouse.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Delivering orders to London based customers using the company transit van (due to insurance, applicants must be aged 25 or over and have no more than 3 points on driving licence)
- Moving Materials: Using a forklift to transport goods and pallets around the warehouse.
- Loading and Unloading: Picking, packing, checking, and loading products onto and off trailers and into designated areas.
- Stacking: Stacking loads in the correct storage bays.
- Following Instructions: Adhering to written instructions and health and safety regulations.
- Keeping Records: Maintaining accurate procurement records and reporting any issues.
- Communicating: Effectively communicating with team members.
- Keeping Clean: Ensuring the warehouse surroundings are kept clean and tidy.
- Organising: Setting up systems such as spreadsheets to keep track of stock locations within the warehouse.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Aged 25 years or older with a full driving licence to drive a transit van, maximum 3 points on licence
- Experience in a similar role, with proficiency in using a forklift.
- Physically fit and capable of manual handling.
- Proficient in using computerised systems for checking orders and managing deliveries.
- Confident in booking in and out stock and following the required processes.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively, especially during periods with varying workload.
- Good communication skills.
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- After 6 months, eligibility to enter the company healthcare scheme.
- Enrolment in the Government pension scheme.
- On-site parking available.