Warehouse Operative ​/ Bendi Forklift Driver

Position:
Warehouse Operative / Bendi Forklift Driver
Location:
Witney, Oxfordshire
Salary: 13.50 per hour

Our client is a dynamic organisation, offering exceptional logistics and warehousing solutions with a commitment to efficiency and safety. Due to location you would need to drive and have access to your own transport.

The Role:
As a Warehouse Operative / Bendi Forklift Driver, you will work within the warehouse team dealing with suppliers and internal departments to ensure the smooth operation of the warehouse.

Main Responsibilities:
Receiving, checking, and storing incoming goods
Picking, packing, and dispatching orders accurately and efficiently
Reworking customer orders to their individual specifications
Safely operating a Bendi articulated forklift to move stock around the warehouse, including working in narrow aisles and racking areas
Completing daily forklift checks and reporting any defects, hazards, or maintenance issues promptly
Loading, unloading, stacking, and replenishing stock safely using the Bendi forklift
Following safe operating procedures when manoeuvring stock, pallets, and materials in busy warehouse areas
Conducting stock checks and maintaining accurate inventory records
Reporting any damaged or missing goods to supervisors
Assisting in other warehouse duties as required

About You:
Applicants should have strong attention to detail, and experience working with warehouse operations. You will need to be proficient in operating a Bendi forklift and demonstrate a commitment to safety and efficiency.

Required:
Previous experience in a warehouse or similar environment preferred but not essential
Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team
Good attention to detail and accuracy in handling stock
Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Physically fit and able to lift and move heavy items
Valid Bendi forklift licence or recognised articulated forklift certification
Previous experience operating a Bendi forklift in a warehouse, distribution, or logistics environment
Strong awareness of warehouse health and safety standards when operating material handling equipment
Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends if required

Commutable Locations:
Oxford, Witney, Abingdon, Eynsham, Carterton

Key Words:
Warehouse Operative, Bendi Forklift Driver, Logistics, Distribution, Warehouse Operations, Material Handling, Stock Management, Health and Safety

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