Warehouse Operative (Heavy Duty Products / VNA Driver) in Colne

Location: Prolight Concepts (UK) Ltd, Edison Point, Regent Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8LJ.

Salary: £26,500 - £28,000 per year, depending on experience and VNA licence.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 18:00.

Employment type: Full-time.

At Prolight, we are a trusted partner to professionals across the entertainment, architectural, installation and leisure sectors. With over 20 years of industry experience, we supply cutting-edge lighting, audio, trussing and accessories, backed by lightning-fast service and a personal touch.

From a vast product range and a 98% same-day dispatch rate to in-house cable manufacturing and a dedicated repairs department, efficiency and innovation are at the core of everything we do.

We are looking for a dedicated and driven Warehouse Operative, ideally with VNA experience, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about teamwork, process improvement and delivering results. This is a physically active role with plenty of movement throughout the day. This is not a full-time VNA role; VNA duties are undertaken on an ad-hoc basis.

Key responsibilities:

• Load and unload vehicles using manual handling techniques and equipment such as pallet trucks, FLT or VNA equipment where licensed.
• Unload deliveries from suppliers and couriers.
• Check goods against delivery notes and invoices.
• Label and store stock accurately in designated locations.
• Apply stock rotation methods including FIFO and LIFO.
• Pick items accurately from an inventory of more than 5,000 product lines.
• Pack goods securely and prepare them for dispatch.
• Conduct regular stock checks and report discrepancies.
• Update inventory systems using manual and digital methods.
• Prepare and load orders for shipment.
• Operate forklifts, VNA trucks, pallet jacks and scanners where trained.
• Follow strict health and safety procedures at all times.

About you:

• At least two years of experience in a warehouse operative role, ideally in a high-volume, multi-line picking environment.
• Experience handling heavy-duty products safely.
• Comfortable working in a physically active role with high daily step counts.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations and best practices.
• A VNA or forklift licence is essential for the VNA-focused element of the role.
• Confident using pick sheets.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
• Strong team player with a proactive attitude.
• Flexible with working hours when required.

Perks and benefits:

• State-of-the-art, modern working environment.
• 24 days, bank holidays (normally 8) and then your birthday off after the first year.
• Company pension scheme.
• Onsite parking.
• Regular team socials.