Distribution Operative / FLT Driver

Job Description:

Our client is a well established firm based in Loughborough

Every member of their team contributes to their mission, making a real difference, every day.

They are looking to recruit a distribution operative / FLT driver to join them on a permanent basis

Job Responsibilities & Duties

• Offloading / loading of vehicles as required using forklift trucks.
• Pallet movement as requested into production related areas.
• Maintaining good standards of hygiene and housekeeping around all distribution areas.
• Ensure all data protection activities pertaining to current employees, customers, and all other external customers, are done so in line with the company’s data integrity Policy.
• Coordinates work activities with co-workers. Assists other staff in problem situations.
• Raising near misses, identifies safety improvement opportunities, and ensures health and safety remains a focus and priority for all activities.

Skills and knowledge

• FLT counterbalance and reach truck license.
• IT skills and experience of Warehouse Management Systems – knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 is desirable.
• Knowledge of warehouse and related processes.
• Relevant experience of working in a production / manufacturing warehouse stores environment.
• Good communication and co-ordination skills.
• Good time management and ability to work to tight timelines.
• Ability to work using own initiative as well as within a team environment.

The role will be working a 2-shift rotating pattern – Monday to Friday

Early - 06:00 -14:15

Late - 14:00 – 22:15 (Early finish on Fridays 19:45)