About us
****NO AGENCIES PLEASE****
We are an award winning 3PL operating in Central Bedfordshire for over 50 years. As a robust, fast growing family business, we now have almost 200 employees working across our 5 warehousing sites and Distribution Centre. Working as part of a team to provide palletised order picking and the loading/unloading of palletised freight onto a variety of vehicles using Counterbalance forklifts and PPTs/LLOP’s within a fast-paced distribution environment. You will be working a 10pm to 7am starting on Monday evening and finishing on Saturday morning.
Main responsibilities:
- Ensuring the loading/unloading of palletised freight is done in a safe and timely manner
- Correct scanning of all barcoded freight using a variety of systems to ensure full traceability of goods and stock integrity
- Ensure all freight is picked according to load sheets, operational requirements and customer standards
- Ensure accuracy of work including checking to prevent errors. Report and resolve issues with support from the Shift Supervisor
- Operate a variety of MHE to carry out duties in a safe and efficient manner in line with company policies and procedures
- Work closely with other team members to ensure efficient workflow and resolve operational issues
- Communicate effectively with the Shift Supervisors, Warehouse Manager and other departments as necessary
- Inspect goods for any damages and report any discrepancies or issues
- Ensure the warehouse complies with all Health and Safety policies in the workplace and report and incidents, hazards or near misses
- Ensure the warehouse is clean, organised and safe and follows all health and safety guidelines
What we are looking for...
Profile:
- Experience of working within a distribution environment is desirable
- Previous experience of order picking and loading/unloading is essential
- Previous use of a forklift on a regular basis is essential
Technical competencies:
- Counterbalance forklift license taken within the past 3 years is essential
- ADR awareness is desired (training provided if needed)
- LLOP/PPT license is desirable (training provided if needed)
Behavioural competencies:
- Hardworking and dedicated to achieving all workload in a safe and timely manner
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good time management
- Ability to adapt to changing business needs
- Strong problem-solving skills
No agencies please
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.14 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
