Job Title
Warehouse Forklift Operative
Location
Corby, Northamptonshire
Contract
Permanent, full‑time, through Pertemps Northampton.
Hours & Schedule
42 hours per week. Continental shift pattern (fixed, rotating weekly):
- Monday / Tuesday day shift 06.00‑18.00; Wednesday & Thursday off; Friday, Saturday & Sunday night shift 18.00‑06.00.
- Monday / Tuesday off; Wednesday & Thursday & Friday day shift 06.00‑18.00; Friday, Saturday & Sunday off.
- Monday / Tuesday 18.00‑06.00; Wednesday & Thursday off; Friday, Saturday & Sunday days 06.00‑18.00.
Salary
£34,706 per annum during the first three months of probation, rising to £40,831 thereafter.
Job Description
Warehouse Operative with Forklift.
Responsibilities
- Perform all tasks within the Warehouse & Forklift operative’s role, after full training, to 100% compliance.
- Perform all aspects of the operative functions in a diligent manner, whilst ensuring health and safety standards are not compromised.
- Maintain solid operating basis in terms of good manufacturing practices.
- Ensure full compliance of all sites‑based systems, such as ISO 9002, HACCP, Health & Safety site standards and policies, environment standards and Investors in People.
- Help support and identify operational synergies that would enhance continuous improvement within the Operational team.
- Ensure that any product wastage is kept to a minimum.
- Carry out other reasonable management requests.
- Experience fast moving Food Manufacturing environment.
- Clear understanding of ISO 9001/BRC, Health & Safety, Food Safety, Hygiene, HACCP, COSHH and pest control and familiarity with relevant food legislation – desirable.
Requirements
- Counterbalance forklift licence with experience essential.
- Pivot Steer licence – desirable but not essential.
- PPT licence – desirable but not essential.
- Able to lift/carry/move 25kg loads essential.
- Reasonable standard of computer literacy (email, stock control system).
- Experience fast moving Food Manufacturing environment desirable.
- Experience working shift patterns.
- Ownership & Accountability.
- Drive & Perseverance.
- Prioritisation & Focus.
- Planning & Organising.
- Operational Excellence.
- Managing Projects & change.
Warehouse Forklift Operative employer: JAM Recruitment Ltd
At JAM Recruitment Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the growth and development of our team members. Located in Birmingham, we offer a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation, alongside competitive salaries and hybrid working options. With a strong focus on career progression, our employees are empowered to take on leadership roles and make a meaningful impact in the field of personal injury law.
