Awarded Greater Newry Area's Best Place to Work 2025
* Weekly Pay
* Tax free bonus x 2 a year
* Westfield Health Cash Plan
* Perks Discount Card
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Enhanced Annual Leave
* Full training provided
* 42 hour contract, time & half overtime
Role: Forklift Driver (Reach Truck)
Location of Role: Carnbane, Newry
Role Purpose: To assist in the overall production and dispatch of customer orders and to adhere to health and safety regulations and procedures always.
Accountable to: Replenishment Section Lead
Responsibilities
* Work as part of a fast-moving team to unpack and organise all stock with accuracy.
* Complete all orders to the highest standard
* Unload deliveries and maintain stock accuracy.
* Work with wholesale team and prepare wholesale orders ready for delivery.
* To accurately pick and scan orders using the RF guns.
* To minimise missed sales and losses to the company through accurate picking
* To work efficiently as part of a team
* To keep work area clean and tidy, being responsible for the general maintenance of warehouse floor
* To be adaptable and flexible in your approach to work
* To build and pack out pick location to ensure adequate supply of products in pick location.
* Communicate any stock issues with the Stock Department ensuring they are addressed as quickly as possible.
* Ensure procedures and team targets are achieved
* Report any areas of concern to the Warehouse Manager.
* Continually improve stock operations by recommending measures to improve quality of service and efficiency.
* Maintain a safe working environment that complies with all aspects of the company's H&S Policy
* To act as an ambassador for S&W Wholesale and behave in a professional and courteous manner at all times
Essential Criteria:
* Grade C or above in GCSE Maths and English
* Hold or have held in the last 3 years a Forklift License for Reach Truck
* Experience working within Warehouse environment
* Experience operating a forklift in a busy warehouse environment
Desired Criteria:
* NVQ in Warehouse Management
* Experience of using voice picking units
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Gym membership
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Private dental insurance
* Private medical insurance
* Referral programme
* Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Newry and Mourne: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
* Warehouse: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Reach Truck Licence – any recognised UK provider (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person