Warehouse Operative/forklift Driver

1 week ago

Chatham, United Kingdom Trade Choice Carpet & Flooring Full time

**We are TradeChoice Carpet & Flooring**
- We pride ourselves on our commitment, respect, integrity, trust, teamwork, fun
- We are advocates for diversity and inclusivity, and mental health and wellbeing
- We are devoted to the growth and development, retention and motivation of our people

**Are you a high-achieving Warehouse Person?**

**Looking for progression?**

**This role is perfect for a recent Warehouse Apprentice looking to take their next step**
**Working pattern**:

- Start: 9am
- Finish: 5:30pm
- 30 minutes break

**Your benefits**:

- 25 days’ holiday (including a Christmastime Shutdown) + Bank Holidays
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Virtual GP Medical Service
- Life assurance
- Career growth & development
- Competitive Pension Plan
- Employee Discounts (across Nestware group companies)
- Employee Recognition Scheme
- Free Onsite Parking
- Cycle2Work Scheme
- Long-Service Awards
- Retail Vouchers

**The role**:

- Operate Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) including a motorised pallet truck, forklift, counterbalance, reach truck (or other MHE) to load stores, transport pallets, rearrange stock or place heavy/large objects, as appropriate.
- Ensuring products are stored safely and labelled correctly.
- Ensure orders are packaged and labelled correctly to prevent returned orders.
- Assist in loading/unloading with appropriate apparatus and following safety protocol.
- Inspect stock for defects or damage, reporting any concerns to the shift manager.
- Occasionally assisting customers at the Trade Counter.
- Maintain accurate records of inventory.
- Conduct regular stock checks and report any discrepancies.
- Report Health and Safety concerns immediately, following the reporting procedure.
- Rely on appropriate equipment/tools for the job, following the correct system.
- Be aware of, and participate in, the appropriate training to become multi-skilled.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment in your area.

**Your profile**:

- Industry knowledge and experience (desirable).
- Knowledge of our competitors, and our group companies (desirable).
- Basic knowledge and understand of general Health & Safety.
- Previous experience working in a warehouse or distribution centre.
- Familiarity with goods-in and goods-out, inventory and general logistics.
- Happy to carry out manual handling duties as required
- Comfortable working within a fast-paced and results-driven environment
- Flexible attitude toward working hours (rotational shifts, or peak sales)
- Excellent customer service skills

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £25,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Chatham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Counterbalance/FLT licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CHA005

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