Warehouse Assistant/Operative

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We are currently supporting a Leighton Buzzard based company who are seeking an experienced warehouse assistant to join their core warehouse department. Please note, for this role, you MUST have a full UK Driving Licence, and aged over 25 for insurance purposes.

Working Hours: 07:00am - 16:30pm, Monday to Friday. There is no flexibility on the working hours.

Summary/Overview:

  • This role is fast paced with multiple small consumable orders to be sent out within 24 - 48 hours clients across the UK, however, primarily within London and the Home Counties.
  • You will support the warehouse in all aspect including picking & packing, stock taking, goods in/out and housekeeping.
  • The ideal candidate will be comfortable working on their feet and lifting up-to 25kgs, with a focus on meeting individual and team KPI’s.
  • MUST have attention to detail and be proactive, looking out for ways to improve the warehouse & logistics function.

Key Duties:

  • Picking & Packing, and preparing deliveries for dispatch.
  • Checking deliveries in/out, including unloading container deliveries.
  • Forklifting duties.
  • Stock taking.
  • General housekeeping.
  • Data entry of important information on the system.
  • Occasional driving of company vehicles.
  • This is not a full list of duties and should not be interpreted as a complete definition of the role.

Requirements & Qualifications:

  • 2 years warehouse experience, including Picking & Packing, and goods in/out.
  • Must be computer literate with good data entry and attention to detail.
  • Good verbal and written English.
  • Excellent numeracy skills both mental and written.
  • Forklift licence preferred although training provided for the right candidate.
  • Physically fit, must be able to lift, up to 25kgs multiple times throughout the day.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team using own initiative.
  • Preferably hold a clean driving licence for 2 years or more, and over 25 for insurance purposes experience of driving vans would be beneficial.
  • Physically fit, must be able to lift, up to 25kgs multiple times throughout the day.
  • Ability to move between tasks and work independently and as part of a team using own initiative and given direction to other team members.
  • Experience of FMCG would be an advantage.

Required skills

  • Computer Literate
  • Warehouse
  • Forklift Operator
  • Order Picking

Application questions

Do you have a full UK driving licence?
Are you aged 25 or over (required for insurance purposes)?
Do you have valid FLT certificates?
Have you previously worked in warehouse for over 2-years?
Are you confident in using computers?

Reference: 52910522

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