Forklift and Warehouse Operative – Spider is advertising for an independent, privately owned, and operated logistics business based in Ipswich with depots throughout the UK and Ireland, working as part of our nationwide distribution operation. They are currently recruiting for a Forklift and Warehouse Operative to join their Ipswich base!
Why them?
They are a leader in both domestic and international logistics with over a quarter of a century of industry expertise. They pride themselves on delivering exceptional service across air, land, and sea logistics. With a heritage rooted deeply in quality and customer satisfaction, they promise to always deliver. Their team is dedicated, supportive, and enthusiastic about working together to provide innovative solutions to their clients.
Fantastic Company Benefits Include:
* Competitive Salary: On offer is a salary of £27,040 per annum based on £13 per hour
* Hours: 40 hours available with overtime
* Company Pension
* Employee extras: Employee wellness programme, company events, and networking opportunities as well as support in professional growth and career advancement
About the role:
The Forklift and Warehouse Operative will be responsible for ensuring the safe offloading and loading of cargo from/to pallet network trunk trailers, collection, and delivery vehicles and into and out of the warehouse and yard to meet operational needs, whilst always ensuring safe working practices with due care and attention.
Main duties and Responsibilities include:
* Picking and packing of orders to customer specification
* Scanning
* Offloading and loading of cargo as required
* Checking and replenishing stock
* Assisting goods in/out
* Warehouse and yard maintenance to ensure a clean, tidy, and safe working environment
* Operate a forklift ensuring the safe movement of cargo across the site
* Support the wider Pallet Network team by undertaking other duties to cover team absence and/or peaks in the business
* Manual handling activities as required, including container handballing
* Any other duties which might reasonably be requested in association with this role to meet the needs of the business.
About you:
The successful Forklift and Warehouse Operative will need to hold a valid FLT license and be available to work Monday to Friday from 12.00pm to 8.30pm based at our Ipswich depot (IP1). Experience within a similar role is required. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team, as well as the ability to multitask with a calm and flexible approach. You will also be capable of operating with minimal supervision within broad guidelines.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and become part of a team that values every member and works together to achieve excellence!
If you have the relevant skills and experience for this position and would like to apply, then we would love to hear from you. Please forward a completely up-to-date CV which outlines your relevant experience for this role to be considered.
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