CFM is a contract furniture manufacturer employing 90 people across three sites in Pontefract and Castleford. We specialise in creating high-quality furniture for the care home sector, helping our clients design exceptional interiors.
With two manufacturing sites in Pontefract and a warehouse in Castleford, we design and produce an extensive range of cabinet and upholstered furniture. Proudly manufacturing in the UK, our passion for design drives us to embrace new ideas and challenges.
As a forward-thinking company with ambitious plans for the future, we are looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals to join our team, helping us grow and evolve together.
Due to our continued growth, we require a Despatch Operative with an in-date FLT Counterbalance Licence to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.
Working Hours:
- Monday – Thursday 7am – 4.30pm
- Friday 7am – 11.00am
Breaks:
- Two 15-minute breaks (unpaid)
- One 30-minute break (paid)
Responsibilities:
- Loading/ unloading vehicles - You must be physically fit as you will be required to: Regularly lift, carry, and move furniture items weighing over 25kg, ensuring proper lifting techniques to prevent injury.
- Wrapping items with care
- Assist in the assembly and disassembly of furniture as needed, which requires physical strength and dexterity.
- Check all items that are going out against paperwork to make sure all items are there and correct
- Quality check items before loading to ensure they are not damaged
- Operate the Forklift Truck in accordance within the Health & Safety Guidelines
- Loading / Unloading Vehicles with FLT
- Help support production as and when as the role does not involve FLT 100% of the day
Knowledge and Experience Required:
- Minimum of 2 years consistent FLT Counterbalance Experience
- In date FLT Counterbalance licence essential that has been refreshed within the last 3 years. In-house Licences will not be accepted
- An understanding of H&S is essential as well as to demonstrate knowledge of safety requirements within a busy Warehouse environment.
In return we offer a great place to work
- Bonus Scheme - Discretionary bonuses are awarded twice annually, typically amounting to around 10% of the annual base salary. Eligibility for the bonus scheme begins after completing one full financial year of continuous employment with the company.
- Holiday Entitlement: 23 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Additional Holidays for Long Service
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Free on-site parking
- Social Events
- Christmas Savings Club
- Monthly Pay
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.22 per hour
Benefits:
Licence/Certification:
- Forklift Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
