About the Company:
Niftylift Limited is a private UK company founded in 1985 and is now one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of mobile elevated work platforms. Over 75% of our products are exported through a global sales and dealer network spanning 40+ countries. The business employs over 450 people across three UK centres of excellence manufacturing sites.
Role Overview:
We are currently recruiting a Logistics Controller to join our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Milton Keynes. The Logistics Controller will be responsible for accurate stock control and the safe handling of materials across goods-in, stores, line feeding, issuing and kitting of parts, yard areas, chassis pre-assembly, and marshalling.
Working Hours:
* Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30
* Mandatory structured overtime depending on production requirements
Key Responsibilities:
* Efficient organisation and control of logistics tasks while maintaining full compliance with health and safety standards
* Developing skills across the full stock control process and supporting the training of new team members
* Full compliance with departmental procedures and ISO 45001 standards, ensuring total quality focus throughout all stores processes
* Maintaining accurate data within the company manufacturing system, including quantities, part identification, and stock locations
* Conducting stock takes and cycle counts in line with company procedures, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions
* Safe operation and daily maintenance checks of company forklift trucks
* Working collaboratively to achieve customer quality, delivery, cost, and innovation targets
Qualifications & Experience:
* Experience in material handling
* FLT (Flexi/Bendi) and Counterbalance licences (desirable)
* Computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Personal Characteristics:
* Friendly and approachable with a strong team-oriented mindset
* Flexible approach to working hours
* Able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a strong focus on customer service
Salary & Earnings:
* Guaranteed hourly starting rate: £12.37 per hour (rising to a maximum of £13.42 per hour once signed off at specific skill levels)
* Overtime: paid at a premium rate (x1.5 or x2.0 depending on hours worked)
* Bonus: Weekly production bonus guaranteed at a minimum of £50 per week when all qualifying criteria are met, annual bonus (for indication only) based on recent average £500 per annum
Benefits
* 25 days holiday (rising with service to 30 days) plus bank holidays
* 5% contributory pension scheme
* Life insurance scheme
* Health cover scheme
* Staff discounts
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Employee referral scheme
* Discounted gym memberships
* Free on-site parking
* Subsidised refreshments (lunch and drink options)
* Free quarterly company lunches
* Free family events
* On-site changing rooms and showers