Early Morning Forklift Drivers

Builder Depot is one of the leading independent Builders Merchants in the UK. We pride ourselves on providing excellent training and development opportunities for our employees, along with long-term career progression.

We are seeking a motivated individual to join the E-commerce team.

Working Hours (full time):
Monday-Friday:
Start at 3am or 4am, and finish at 12 noon or 1pm.

Working Hours (part time):
Monday - Friday:
Start at 3am or 4am, and finish at 8am or 9am.

The main roles and responsibilities include:

• Accurately pick stock and prepare customer orders for dispatch via sealed pallet(s).
• Ensure all orders are dispatched with the correct shipping labels and corresponding paperwork.
• Handle materials with care to prevent damage or loss.
• Operate forklifts and other equipment safely and efficiently.
• Liaise with the E-commerce department to ensure clear communication on the status of orders ready for dispatch is always maintained, with customer satisfaction a key priority.
• Perform heavy lifting as needed.
• Liaise with onsite security and yard teams to ensure efficient and accurate dispatch of prepared orders.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in the working area(s).
• Ensure customer requirements are met in a timely, controlled, and recorded manner.
• Undertake any other duties that are reasonably requested.

Person Specification:

• Previous warehouse experience is required.
• Counterbalance forklift licence is required.
• Able to complete training for 2–3 days during normal business hours.
• Excellent organisation skills and ability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Computer / IT literate and confidence in using/willingness to learn how to use fulfilment systems.
• Able to safely carry out manual handling tasks on a daily basis capable of lifting up to 30kg.

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