At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team as a Warehouse Operative, managing stock and operating forklifts.
- Company: Be part of a forward-thinking rail maintenance organisation during exciting growth.
- Benefits: Earn £14.54 per hour with a Monday to Friday schedule and early finishes on Fridays.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive workplace committed to equal opportunities and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a safety-focused environment while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: FLT experience is essential; a positive attitude and teamwork skills are a must.
The predicted salary is between 25520 - 31192 £ per year.
Location: Barton – Burton upon Trent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 4:30pm with a 1pm finish on a Friday. 37 hours a week.
Contract: 6 month contract
Pay: £14.54 PAYE hourly rate
Role and Responsibilities
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Warehouse Operative with FLT experience to join a forward thinking rail maintenance organisation during a pivotal period of growth and transformation. You’ll play a key role in supporting a well organised, efficient, and safety focused warehouse environment.
In this hands on role, you’ll take responsibility for ensuring stock is accurately stored and managed, identifying and reporting any health and safety concerns, and confidently operating forklifts to keep materials moving smoothly across the warehouse and stores. Your contribution will directly support the success of a company that is investing in its future and building strong foundations for long term progress.
We’re looking for someone who thrives on a challenge — someone with the right attitude, resilience, and willingness to dive straight in.
- Operating a Bendi/Flexi Truck
- VNA (very narrow aisle) operation in extremely tight spaces
- Cycle counting of inventory and updating the internal system
- Taking delivery of goods inwards using forklift trucks, and/or other lifting equipment where required – ensuring the safe and efficient loading, unloading, and movement of materials across the site
- Ensuring materials are checked off accurately and promptly, inspecting for damages
Essential Skills & Experience
- Bendi/flexi Forklift Truck experience
- Experience with VNA is ideal but not essential
- Proven experience in a warehouse environment
- A reliable and punctual individual with a strong work ethic
- A positive attitude, with good attention to detail and strong teamwork skills
- Flexible to work on a rotating shift pattern
- Able to pass a rail medical and drugs & alcohol screening
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