Warehouse Operative/Fork Lift Driver (driving license required)

Birch Distribution (F M Birch Ltd), Leeds LS10 1AG
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

At our Sheffield branch, we are currently recruiting for the following role:

Warehouse Operative/Labourer.

We are looking for a confident and motivated individual to join our internal warehouse team. The ideal candidate will be approachable and friendly. Good interpersonal skills are essential for this role.

In this position, you will play a key role in the development of the branch and the efficient distribution of our full range of carpet & flooring products. The successful candidate will be capable of working in a dynamic environment, on their own initiative, as part of a small team. A keen eye for detail is necessary, as is a willingness to be flexible, and experience of safe manual handling procedures.

Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Dealing with customers face to face, giving excellent customer service
• Handling, managing & processing stock lines
• Operating processing and access machinery (training supplied)
• Picking, packing and processing orders accurately and on time
• Taking a proactive approach to stock management & housekeeping
• Careful loading/unloading of our own and others’ vehicles
• Possible need for occasional driving of van for local deliveries

Qualifications and Skills

• At least 1 years warehouse/distribution experience
• Current counter balance and reach fork lift truck qualifications
• Confident when dealing with customers
• The ability to build great customer relationships
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skill
• Good standard of general literacy & numeracy, including basic computer skills
• Clean full driving licence

Benefits

You can be a part of the team at the region’s largest independent family owned flooring distributor. Some of the benefits we offer include:

• A competitive pay and holiday package
• Healthcare Plan
• Training and development opportunities for suitable candidates

Experience:

• Warehouse: (Required)
• References may be required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £13.45 per hour

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.45 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Experience:

• Warehouse Pickers & Packers: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Reach FLT License (preferred)
• Counterbalance FLT Licence (required)
• Full Drivers License (required)

Work Location: In person