Warehouse Operative / Forklift Driver

Salary: £26,000 per year

Are you an experienced Warehouse Operative who can you can load/unload vehicles using Counterbalance or Reach Truck forklifts, accurately book in and put components away, pick parts to fulfil production line orders, keep a tidy work area and ensure deadlines are met? Are you looking for a new challenge in an expanding manufacturing business with a great order book and long term opportunities?

If you enjoy being part of a very busy team supporting production, you will relish the challenge of working at a fast pace in a team who like to see orders fulfilled accurately on time.

Warehouse Operative – you’ll need these skills and qualities:

* Valid Counterbalance Forklift and/or Reach Truck Licences needed

* Team player who can step up to pace quickly, have a focussed work ethic, is flexible, can meet deadlines yet work accurately as production is ramped up

* IT skills and able to use tablets and smart phones for e.g. stock management

* Experience in an engineering production environment preferred

* Use your own initiative within SOP’s, have good communication skills and be able to juggle regular tasks in between those urgent and important tasks that always crop up, including stock takes

* Due to the nature of the role there will be lifting involved of up to 15 kg so you’ll need to be physically fit and H&S aware

* Full UK driving licence to deliver or collect parts from suppliers if and when required. HGV 2 or 1 would be a bonus!

Warehouse Operative – this is what you will be doing:

* Accurate and timely picking of parts and components for production, engineering, fabrication and customers

* Processing goods in and out then updating the electronic ERP system – training will be given

* Using a Reach Truck and Counterbalance Forklifts safely to load and unload delivery vehicles

* Ensuring all products are in correct locations to facilitate accurate picking and stock takes

* Be part of the warehouse team making sure all tasks are completed. Covid-19 protocols are in place

Hours: 08:00 – 16:30 Monday to Friday

This is a great opportunity for a Warehouse Operative and there will be long term opportunities for personal development within the business as they continue to launch new products, expanding their market, and further increase production.

Act NOW as they are ready to hire immediately so contact Deborah and upload your CV ASAP

Salary and benefits: £attractive rate, bonus, overtime, 21 days holiday + 8 bank hols and benefits

Hours: 08:00 – 16:30 Monday to Friday

Commutable from: Suffolk | Bury St Edmunds | Diss | Hadleigh | Ipswich | Needham Market | Stowmarket | Sudbury and surrounding areas

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this role.

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