Warehouse FLT Operative & Van Driver

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TEMP TO PERM

Currently based in BD14, the company is relocating to a new site in BD3 late 2025.

• £14.00 per hour for first 12 weeks. (£27300)
• £16.50 per hour after 12 weeks completed (£32175)

Monday to Friday, 7:45 am - 3:45 pm (37.5 paid hours after breaks).

Benefits after 12 weeks probationary period

• 28 days holidays increase to 35 days holiday.
• Excellent profit share scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• Generous contributory pension.

THE ROLE AND COMPANY

This highly successful manufacturer has a supportive company culture that fosters trust and avoids micromanagement, creating a fantastic team environment.

Reporting directly to a very experience Production Manager, this is a newly created role designed to assist the two existing team members in a busy warehouse and the wider production team.

The role includes:

• Forklift driving (approximately 15%)
• Van driving (approximately 20%)
• General warehouse duties (approximately 65%)

ESSENTIAL TO APPLY

• Valid and up-to-date counterbalance forklift licence.
• Minimum of 3 years of FLT counterbalance experience.
• Clean driving licence (must be over 25 for insurance purposes).
• Order picking experience.
• Stock control experience
• Packing experience
• Must be hands-on, adaptable, and eager to help
• Loading/Unloading

** It is essential that you are a team player, who is more than happy to help in other departments, including production when required **

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate forklifts (counterbalance licence required; reach truck experience a bonus).
• Safely stack/unstack goods on pallets and shelves.
• Load and unload deliveries, moving goods to appropriate storage areas.
• Keep forklift areas clean and free from obstructions.
• Conduct basic maintenance checks on forklift equipment.
• Perform basic order picking and data entry tasks.
• Pack pallets securely for transport.
• Drive the van between on-site and off-site warehouses.
• Act as a "water spider" to locate raw materials for production.
• Engage with delivery drivers.
• Support other factory departments as required.
• Participate in stock-taking as needed.

Please apply online and phone Adam Dyson on 0 7 8 7 5 5 5 9 6 9 3

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