Warehouse Operative (Counterbalance Forklift)
Location: Colchester, Essex
Pay: £16.42 per hour
Hours: 7:00am - 6:00pm | 4 on / 4 off Shift Pattern
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent
We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Operative (Counterbalance Forklift) to join a busy manufacturing environment in Colchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional to join a growing business, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position and develop within the role.
This is a varied position with responsibility for goods in, packaging coordination, stock control and forklift operations, ensuring materials are available and managed effectively across the site.
Please note: Due to the location of the site, applicants must have their own transport.
Shift Pattern
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4 days on / 4 days off
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7:00am - 6:00pm
Duties of the Warehouse Operative (Counterbalance Forklift) will include:
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Operating a Counterbalance forklift as part of the warehouse team
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Receiving deliveries of packaging materials and completing intake checks
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Checking deliveries against paperwork and ensuring stock is recorded accurately
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Managing and organising packaging stores and storage areas
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Maintaining stock levels of packaging materials including boxes, labels, films, pallets and other consumables
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Carrying out regular stock checks including daily, weekly and monthly counts
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Ensuring packaging is clearly labelled, identifiable and stored correctly
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Maintaining effective stock rotation procedures
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Supplying packaging materials to production areas when required
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Supporting goods in, dispatch and general warehouse operations
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Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
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Following all company health & safety, quality and operational procedures
The successful candidate will have:
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A valid Counterbalance Forklift licence
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Previous experience within a warehouse, goods in or packaging environment
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Knowledge of logistics distribution and supply chain
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
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Good written and verbal communication skills
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The ability to work independently and manage their own workload
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A proactive approach with the ability to use initiative
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Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment would be advantageous
Benefits
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£16.42 per hour
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Temporary to permanent opportunity
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4 on / 4 off shift pattern
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Full-time hours with a stable and growing business
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Opportunity for progression and development
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Free on-site parking
If you are looking for a long-term warehouse role with a mix of forklift driving, goods in and packaging coordination, please apply today
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