Warehouse Operative
Bedford, Bedfordshire
£13.50 per hour (£26,000 per annum)
Permanent Position
A reputable and established industrial materials company located in Bedford, is seeking a capable and motivated individual to join their team on a permanent basis.
The ideal candidate will have Warehouse experience, Counterbalance Forklift Truck operating experience (and recent licence), and a full UK Driving Licence (for occasional van driving tasks required).
Previous Experience and skills required:
* Experience within a warehouse or stores environment is essential
* Valid or recently expired Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence is essential (Refresher course can be offered)
* Full UK Driving Licence is essential
* Manual handling and proper lifting technique experience
* Confident and safe FLT operating experience
* Basic computer skills (data input for booking work in and out)
* Good communication skills, verbal and written
* Ability to measure accurately using a tape and gauges etc.
* Willingness to learn how to operate machinery (bandsaw)
* Ability to use hand and power tools for pallet and crate making duties
Warehouse Duties will include:
* Manually handling metal bars, tubes, and lengths; retrieving items from racking and stacking them in correct locations
* Operating forklifts to load and unload vehicles and managing stock in and out of racking.
* Accurately measuring metal stock using tape measures and calipers to ensure compliance with customer order specifications.
* Cutting metal bars to length with bandsaws (comprehensive training on machinery will be provided).
* Occasionally driving a flatbed Transit-style van to deliver products to customers, typically once per week or fortnight as part of a rota system.
* Logging deliveries and material information into the computer system.
* Utilising power tools—such as nail guns, drills, screwdrivers, and saws—to manufacture wooden crates and boxes for packaging metal items prior to dispatch.
* Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
* Collaborating with a small team and undertaking additional tasks as required.
If you are looking for your next permanent opportunity, offering varied work duties and long term career opportunities, then please apply with an up to date CV today