Location: Norfolk IP24 1HG
Shift Pattern: 20 hours
Salary: £11,897.60
FLT/ Warehouse Operative - Backshift 15.30 – 19.30 Monday to Friday (20 hours) £11.44 ph
Reporting To: Depot Night Manager / Depot General Manager
Freightroute Ltd is a leading family-owned Palletised Distribution Network, operating from ten strategic sites throughout the UK, employing over 420 people, with a fleet of over 175 LGV's and 100 trailers, handling over 800,000 pallets per annum, our depot in Thetford is integral to our success.
Working within a small team, as a forklift driver you will be responsible for loading and unloading inbound palletised freight safely and moving pallets to and from warehouse, canopy, and vehicles. Efficiently stacking and storing the palletised freight in the appropriate areas.
Who are we looking for?
The successful Forklift Operator will have the experience, skill, and flexible attitude to take on this role and thrive.
1. On a daily basis, inspect forklift trucks and, if necessary, reporting any issues found.
2. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety complying with all Health and Safety legislation.
3. Ensure inbound and outbound pallets are loaded accurately and free of damage. Also, ensuring all pallets are labelled with the correct labels, reporting any quality/quantity variances to the Traffic Office.
4. Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area, assisting in maintaining the tidiness of the warehouse, canopy and trailers whenever required.
5. All candidates must possess a current counterbalance certification without exception
6. Must be eligible to work in the UK
Job Benefits:
7. Holidays 20 + Bank Holidays
8. Average Earnings Holiday Overtime
9. Online holiday management system
10. Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
11. Freightroute Limited Branded Uniform
12. Fully funded refresher training and certification every 3 years.
Previous experience of operating in a busy warehouse environment loading and unloading pallets for a fleet of HGV's and trailers is preferred however new qualified operators are welcome.
Note to recruitment agencies: We prefer to recruit direct but we do have a authorised agency partner list for when we need a helping hand, we will be in touch if we need you.
The Freightroute Group require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. We do not offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.