Focused Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Logistics Operative / Warehouse Operator to join our clients manufacturing team based out of their site within the Blackwood area. This is a permanent position.
Our client is a global aerospace/aviation company with sites across the UK, Europe & US.
Hours of work include:
2 weeks of day shifts Monday - Friday 6am -2pm and 1 week of an afternoon shift Monday - Thursday 10.45am -6.45pm and Friday 9.45am - 5.45pm. For training purposes you may start on a regular day shift.
Candidates would be required to hold a valid Counterbalance FLT Licence and have experience operating the FLT.
Duties
- Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
- Load and unload materials from lorries and containers, ensuring proper handling techniques are followed.
- Manoeuvring abnormal sized cargo around the factory floor and yard
- Manage inventory using a Warehouse Management System (WMS) to track stock levels and locations.
- Assist with shipping and receiving tasks, including verifying incoming and outgoing shipments against documentation.
- Perform regular inspections of equipment to ensure functionality and safety compliance.
- Collections / deliveries to and from off-site warehouse and local external vendors.
Experience
- Proven experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or similar environment is essential.
- Driving licence essential for up to 3.5 tons.
- Familiarity with materials handling processes, including heavy lifting techniques.
- Experience with shipping and receiving operations is preferred.
- A valid Counterbalance forklift operator licence is mandatory.
By applying for this position you are giving authorisation for Focused Recruitment Ltd to contact you regarding this vacancy and other vacancies we feel may be suitable for you.
We will not present your CV to any clients without your explicit consent. We will contact you if your CV is of interest, if you are unavailable we will leave a message, YOU MUST return this call otherwise your application cannot progress any further.
Focused Recruitment are a multi award winning independent recruitment agency covering South Wales and the South West. As a service driven company we are fully committed to working with clients and candidates that share this value. We consistently place the right people, into the right companies, with the right roles to fulfil their career aspirations.