Warehouse Operative/forklift Driver

**We are TradeChoice Carpet & Flooring**

**We provide appreciation, progression and work-life harmony as standard**

As one of the UKs largest distributors we stock and distribute products from Europes leading flooring manufacturers and operating out of 14 branches UK-wide, and continuing to grow

Our success is a result of our talented colleagues and their dedication, therefore our mission is to create the ideal space for our colleagues to envisage their long-term role or career.

**You will become the next generation of TradeChoice Warehouse Supervisors**

**You will receive**:

- 25 days annual leave, option to buy +3 days, Christmas break + Bank Holidays
- Long-service holidays
- Long-service awards
- 24/7 wellbeing support and counselling (EAP programme)
- Internal GP medical helpline
- Healthcare cash plan
- Life assurance
- Bike2Work scheme
- Company pension
- Colleague discounts
- Shopping vouchers
- Employee of the month scheme
- Free onsite parking
- Workwear and PPE (operational roles)

**As a TradeChoice Warehouse Operative Colleague, you will**:

- Operate a 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.
- This role may include other duties as reasonably required.

**Your working pattern**:

- Monday to Friday
- 10am to 7pm
- 30-minute break

**You**:

- 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 in a fast-paced and results-driven environment.
- Flexible attitude toward varying working hours (rotational shifts, or peak sales).
- Excellent customer service skills.
- First Aid Qualification (desirable).
- Valid and current Fork Lift, Counterbalance and/or Reach Truck licence.

**Progression opportunities**:

- Warehouse or Operations Supervisor
- Class 2 HGV Driver (and/or potentially Class 1)
- Multi-drop Delivery Driver (3.5t Van)
- Internal Sales Assistant

**Please ensure you are happy with the commute before applying.**

**If you have not received an update within 14 days of applying, this means you have not been progressed to the next stage.**

**More about us**:
We have been Distributor of the Year since 2016 under the Contract Flooring Journal
- Every day we demonstrate **commitment, respect, integrity, trust, teamwork and fun.**:

- We truly care about **diversity and inclusion**, **mental health and wellbeing.**:

- We are dedicated to the **development, retention and motivation of our people.**

As one of the UKs largest distributors we stock and distribute products from Europe's leading flooring manufacturers and operating out of 14 branches UK-wide, and continuing to grow

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

Pay: Up to £26,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Licence/Certification:

- Reach Truck or Counterbalance licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: STA013