At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate forklifts and manage stock in a dynamic warehouse environment.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking rail maintenance organisation during exciting growth.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, Monday to Friday hours, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a safety-focused workplace.
- Why this job: Be part of a pivotal transformation and make a real impact on operations.
- Qualifications: FLT experience and a positive attitude are essential.
The predicted salary is between 26712 - 30000 £ 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 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.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Operating a Bendi/Flexi Truck VNA (very narrow aisle)
- Operate 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
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an ongoing basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.
Warehouse and FLT Operative in Burton upon Trent employer: Ford
Join a leading employer in the rail industry, where as a Mechanical Fitter in Leeds, you will be part of a highly skilled engineering team dedicated to maintaining powerful locomotives. With competitive salaries starting at £47,147 and opportunities for significant earnings growth through technical training and additional responsibilities, this role offers not only financial rewards but also a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and stability. Experience a dynamic work environment with varied challenges and the chance to enhance your skills while contributing to essential transport services.
