Warehouse​/FLT Person

Job Details

Position:
Warehouse/FLT Operative

Location:

Leeds Hub

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00

As a Warehouse/FLT Operative, you will work in a high‑volume cable distribution environment, handling stock receipt and storage, cutting and preparing cables to customer specifications. You will operate cable cutting machines, perform daily equipment checks, and follow safety protocols. You will pick, pack, and dispatch orders using mechanical handling equipment, ensuring accurate order fulfilment and maintaining a safe workspace.

• Receive, check and store incoming cable deliveries; label and put‑away to correct locations to maintain stock order and traceability.
• Operate cable cutting machines to measure and cut cable to customer specifications, including coiling, tagging and preparing cut lengths for dispatch.
• Pick and pack cable orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring correct quantities, lengths and protection for transit.
• Facilitate all inward and outward stock movements for the hub following company procedures and using IT/WMS systems to update inventory.
• Carry out cycle counts and stock‑takes, report discrepancies and help maintain stock integrity.
• Use mechanical handling equipment (counterbalance forklifts, pallet trucks, etc.) safely and in line with company procedures to move palletised drums and reels.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards: ensure cables, drums, reels and packaging are stored tidily and safely to prevent damage and trip hazards.
• Follow all Health & Safety policies and safe working procedures at all times, including correct lifting techniques, PPE use and safe operation of equipment.

• Valid, in‑date Counterbalance or Reach FLT Licence.
• Minimum 12 months of warehouse/FLT experience.
• Good communication skills and ability to interact with colleagues and management.
• Strong focus on collaboration, accountability and customer‑centric solutions.

• Bonuses:
  Performance Related Bonus scheme.
• Time Off: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays, increasing over the years).
• Buy and sell holiday each year.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Support & Development:
  Extensive learning opportunities from day one.
• Health & Wellbeing:
  Private Medical Insurance / Free virtual GP service, Healthy Mind Champions and more.
• Perks:
  Contributory pension scheme and life assurance, Staff discounts, exclusive holiday offers and free financial support and education.