Warehouse FLT Driver

Location: Stalybridge

Warehouse Operator / FLT Driver

A career opportunity for an IT-confident warehouse professional

Are you an experienced FLT Driver or Warehouse Operator who enjoys the practical side of warehouse work but is looking for an opportunity to develop beyond a traditional warehouse role?

We're looking for someone with solid warehouse experience, a current FLT licence and, importantly, good IT skills and the confidence to work with computerised stock and warehouse systems.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist manufacturing environment where you'll use the skills you already have while receiving training to develop your systems, product and technical knowledge.

You don't need to arrive knowing everything. We're looking for someone who is keen to learn, comfortable with technology, accurate in their work and interested in building a long-term career.

The role

Working as part of an experienced operations team, you'll be responsible for a varied combination of warehousing, stock control, processing and material handling activities.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Operating FLT and warehouse equipment safely and efficiently
Loading, unloading and moving materials around the site
Using SAP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to manage stock and inventory transactions
Maintaining accurate stock records and investigating discrepancies
Processing and packaging materials in line with procedures and customer requirements
Recording waste, inventory movements and associated documentation accurately
Checking products against quality standards and customer specifications
Managing stock status, including materials awaiting quality approval
Maintaining accurate, auditable records and paperwork
Supporting on-time, in-full delivery performance
Maintaining excellent housekeeping and workplace organisation
Working closely with other departments to resolve operational issues
Contributing ideas to improve safety, quality, productivity and efficiency

Develop your technical knowledge

What makes this role particularly interesting is the opportunity to learn and develop.

You'll be working within a specialist manufacturing and processing environment where safety, quality and accuracy are critical. Full training and support will allow you to build your understanding of areas such as:

SAP and warehouse management systems
Stock and inventory control
Product and quality requirements
Safe material and material handling
Health, Safety and Environmental procedures
Quality standards and audit processes
Manufacturing and processing operations

For someone who enjoys learning new systems and understanding how and why things work, there is plenty here to get involved in.

What are we looking for?

We'd particularly like to hear from candidates who have:

A current Fork Lift Truck (FLT) licence
Previous experience within warehousing, manufacturing or a processing environment
Good current IT skills and confidence using computer systems
Strong attention to detail and an accurate approach to data and documentation
Good literacy and numeracy skills
NVQ Level 2 in Warehousing, Packaging, or equivalent practical experience
The ability to follow detailed processes and procedures
A strong awareness of workplace safety
A positive, practical approach to work
A genuine desire to learn and develop new technical skills

Previous experience with SAP, WMS, stock control, technical environment or IPPC would be advantageous, but we're equally interested in someone with the right core experience and the enthusiasm to develop their knowledge.

Safety & quality

Safety and quality are central to this operation. You'll be trained to work within established Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures, including the correct use of PPE, safe handling requirements and site operating procedures.

You'll also play an active part in maintaining standards, reporting concerns and supporting site inspections, audits and continuous improvement activities.

Hours & benefits

Monday to Friday
37-hour working week
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
generous pension and benefits package
Overtime and occasional weekend flexibility when required
Long-term opportunity to develop specialist skills and knowledge

The role involves manual handling, including lifting up to 20kg, and is based within a warehouse/manufacturing environment.

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