FLT/Warehouse Operative
10 days ago
Leighton Buzzard
Pay: £15.18-£15.73 per hour \n Job Description: \n Job Description: \n Please note - this role does include warehouse duties \n Hours: \n\n • Monday to Friday\n, • 2pm to 10pm\n\n Overview \n We are seeking a dedicated FLT/Warehouse Operative to join our team on the late shift. This role involves supporting warehouse operations through efficient materials handling, equipment management, and shipping & receiving activities. The successful candidate will have experience with warehouse management systems and mechanical tasks, ensuring smooth and safe warehouse functions during their shift. \n Duties \n\n • Operate counterbalance forklift trucks and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently\n, • Load and unload goods from lorries, containers, and storage areas\n, • Manage materials handling using appropriate techniques and tools\n, • Assist with shipping and receiving processes, ensuring accurate documentation\n, • Conduct basic equipment repairs and maintenance as required\n, • Utilise warehouse management systems to track inventory movements\n, • Support stock organisation and storage optimisation within the warehouse\n, • Follow health and safety protocols at all times to maintain a secure working environment\n\n Requirements \n\n • Proven experience in a warehouse environment, including shipping & receiving tasks\n, • Valid counterbalance forklift licence or relevant certification\n, • Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS)\n, • Ability to handle heavy lifting safely and efficiently\n, • Basic maths skills for inventory counts and documentation accuracy\n, • Experience with materials handling equipment such as pallet trucks or trolleys\n, • Strong organisational skills with attention to detail\n, • Ability to work effectively during late shifts in a fast-paced environment\n, • Perform routine equipment inspections and minor repairs to maintain operational readiness\n, • Handle materials with care, ensuring proper storage and adherence to safety protocols\n, • Support stock replenishment, order picking, and packing processes to meet daily operational targets\n, • Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment\n, • Collaborate with team members to optimize workflow efficiency and resolve logistical issues promptly\n\n Requirements \n\n • Proven experience operating forklift trucks in a warehouse or logistics environment\n, • Familiarity with warehouse management systems and inventory control procedures\n, • Mechanical knowledge for equipment maintenance and minor repairs\n, • Ability to handle heavy lifting safely and efficiently during daily tasks\n, • Strong understanding of materials handling, shipping, and receiving procedures\n, • Basic math skills for inventory counts, measurements, and documentation accuracy\n, • Prior warehouse experience demonstrating reliability and attention to safety standards\n\n