At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck and pick timber products for dispatch.
- Company: One of the UK's leading distributors of timber and wood-based materials with decades of experience.
- Benefits: Permanent afternoon shift after training and a focus on employee investment.
- Other info: Training initially on day shifts before transitioning to permanent afternoon shifts.
- Why this job: Join a busy warehouse operation in Wakefield with opportunities for growth.
- Qualifications: Valid Counterbalance FLT licence and previous warehouse experience required.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 30000 £ per year.
We are recruiting on behalf of one of the UK's leading distributors of timber, wood-based panels and decorative surface materials. With decades of industry experience, our client supplies high-quality products to the construction, manufacturing, joinery and furniture industries and is renowned for investing in both its people and its facilities.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced FLT Warehouse Operative / Timber Panel Picker to join their busy warehouse operation in Wakefield.
The Role
This is a hands-on warehouse role where you'll be responsible for operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck, picking timber and wood panel products, and preparing customer orders for dispatch. You will initially complete your training on the day shift before moving permanently onto the afternoon shift.
Training Period: DAYS - Monday to Thursday 6:30am to 3:30pm / Friday 6:30am to 3pm
Permanent Shift (upon completion of training): Monday Thursday: 2:30pm 11:59pm Friday: 2:30pm 8:00pm
Working in a fast-paced environment, you'll play a key role in ensuring customer orders are picked accurately and safely while maintaining high standards of housekeeping and health and safety.
Skills Required
- Valid Counterbalance FLT licence (RTITB, ITSSAR or equivalent).
- Previous warehouse experience.
- Experience working with timber, sheet materials or other bulky products is highly desirable.
FLT / Picker employer: Novara People
Located in Wakefield, this company is renowned for its high-quality timber products and commitment to employee development. They offer a permanent afternoon shift and invest significantly in their facilities and workforce, making it an ideal place for career growth.
