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We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator with a current Counterbalance Licence to join our warehouse team. The successful candidate will be responsible for safely and efficiently handling materials, operating forklifts, and supporting shipping and receiving operations. This role is vital to maintaining smooth warehouse functions and ensuring timely processing of goods. The ideal applicant will possess strong mechanical knowledge, experience with warehouse management systems, and the ability to perform heavy lifting with precision.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Counterbalance forklift to load, unload, and transport materials within the warehouse
• Manage shipping and receiving processes, ensuring accurate documentation and handling of goods
• Utilise warehouse management systems to track inventory movements and update records
• Perform routine equipment inspections and basic repairs to maintain forklift safety and functionality
• Handle materials with care, adhering to safety protocols during loading and unloading activities
• Assist in organising stock storage areas for optimal space utilisation
• Support inventory counts and cycle counts as required
• Maintain a clean and organised work environment to promote safety and efficiency

Requirements

• Valid Counterbalance forklift licence with proven experience in forklift operation
• Prior warehouse experience, including materials handling and shipping & receiving tasks
• Mechanical knowledge for basic equipment repairs and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) preferred
• Ability to perform heavy lifting safely, up to specified weight limits
• Basic mathematical skills for inventory management and measurement tasks
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail in documentation and stock organisation
• Physical fitness to stand for extended periods and perform manual handling tasks effectively

This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a dynamic position within a busy warehouse environment. The successful candidate will be a proactive team player committed to safety standards and operational excellence.

Location

Wixams Nr Bedford

Hours

Monday to Friday

08:00 - 16:00

Overtime is paid at time and third after 16:00

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Our client is the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance conveying and seasoning systems for the food industry. They are a family run business with over 50 years of experience in providing bespoke solutions from the best engineers in the industry. All their equipment is designed and manufactured in-house at their custom-built UK sites in Gamlingay and Biggleswade, providing end to end control to meet exacting standards and exceed industry expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Managing deliveries to stores, booking in arriving parts and ensuring goods received are checked for
• quality
• Picking of components/parts required
• Stock control and location finding
• Booking out parts, flagging stock discrepancies and shortages with our Stock Controller as and when
• they occur
• Using our in house software (EFACs) to log changes with parts as they come into stores and handed out to
• employees for use
• Stores housekeeping and general tidying
• Maintain high customer service when dealing with colleagues from all departments
• Other reasonable duties as required by your line manager

Person specification:

• Our stores utilises a pallet stacker, training will be provided
• Forklift licence would be beneficial, training will be provided
• Experience working in an engineering stores
• Understanding of computer stock booking systems
• Competent with data entry (numerical skills)
• We’re looking for a well organised and proactive individual with high attention to detail, strong problem
• solving and time management skills
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Hours

Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 17:00 Friday 08:00 - 16:00

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