At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate FLT to move timber and pick customer orders accurately.
- Company: Leading UK distributor known for quality and excellent customer service.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, supportive team environment, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Monday to Friday shifts with a focus on safety and teamwork.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and contribute to exciting projects in a thriving industry.
- Qualifications: Valid FLT licence and previous warehouse experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 33600 £ per year.
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading UK distributor of timber, wood-based panels and decorative surface materials. With a long-standing reputation for quality products, excellent customer service and investment in their people, our client supplies businesses across a wide range of industries including construction, manufacturing, shopfitting and furniture production. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced FLT Warehouse Operative / Wood Panel Picker to join their busy warehouse team in Wakefield.
Hours: Monday to Friday 2:30pm - 11:59pm
Key Responsibilities:
- Operating a Counterbalance FLT to move timber and wood panel products safely around the warehouse.
- Picking customer orders accurately using pick sheets and warehouse systems.
- Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently.
- Handling large sheet materials and timber products.
- Carrying out stock movements and replenishment.
- Checking products for quality and reporting any damage.
- Assisting with goods-in and goods-out activities.
- Keeping the warehouse clean, organised and compliant with health and safety procedures.
- Working as part of a close-knit warehouse team to meet daily customer deadlines.
Skills Required:
- Valid Counterbalance FLT licence (RTITB, ITSSAR or equivalent).
- Previous warehouse experience.
- Experience handling timber, wood panels or other bulky materials would be highly advantageous.
- Good attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work safely in a busy warehouse environment.
- Reliable, hardworking and a positive team player.
- Comfortable with manual handling duties as part of the role.
FLT Driver / Picker employer: Novara People Ltd
Join a leading UK distributor renowned for its commitment to quality and exceptional customer service, where your role as an FLT Driver / Picker in Wakefield will be integral to our continued success. Enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and safety, alongside competitive hours that allow for a healthy work-life balance. With opportunities for growth within a dynamic team, you will play a vital part in delivering top-notch products to various industries while being part of a company that truly values its people.
