The Best Connection are proud to be working alongside our client to recruit for a Forklift Operative to join their established team.
We are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced forklift operative who will be trained on other types of forklifts and will get involved in a lot of manual handling as part of the job role
Responsibilities of the Forklift Operative
- Load and unload large pack products, including kegs, casks and packaged products
- Safely and efficiently load delivery vehicles for distribution across the site
- Work as part of a team with team leaders to meet daily workflow targets
- Ensure paperwork accuracy and compliance in all warehouse operations
- Resolve loading issues promptly and to a high standard or escalate if unsure
- Support and adopt new warehouse processes and innovations
- Take responsibility for minimising stock loss and ensuring cleanliness and hygiene standards
- Flexibility to support additional duties as required by the business
Requirements of the Forklift Operative
- Proactive and self-motivated with a “can-do” attitude.
- Accurate and diligent with administrative and compliance tasks.
- Physically capable of heavy lifting and regular forklift use.
- Previous experience in Warehousing, Logistics, or Supply Chain with time spent using a Forklift
- Forklift Truck Licence (Clamp and Tyne preferred)
Rates of pay
- Will be £13.10 per hour rising to £14.65 per hour after 12 weeks continuous service
Hours of work
- Will be a rotating shift between 05:00-13:00 and 12:00-20:00
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