Warehouse Operative

Bedford, Bedfordshire

-13.50 per hour (-26,000 per year)

Permanent position

A successful and well-established industrial materials business based in Kempston, Bedford are currently looking for a capable and motivated person with experience of machine and power tool operating, Forklift Truck Driving, and warehouse manual handling practices to join their team in a permanent position.

Duties will include:

• Manual handling of metal bars, rods, sheets and tubes - pulling out of racking and stacking before using a (Counterbalance) Forklift Truck to move to cutting areas or despatch
• Using power tools including nail guns, drills, screwdrivers and saws to produce various wooden crates and boxes to package metal items ready for despatch to customers
• Using FLT to load & unload vehicles, and put stock away into / retrieve from racking
• Using tape measures and calipers to measure metal stock accurately to check for customer order requirements
• Using bandsaws to cut metal bars to length (full training on machines will be provided)
• Occasional driving of a flatbed transit van, to deliver products to customers (usually once per week / fortnight organised on a rota system)
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Logging deliveries and material information onto the computer system
• Working as part of a small team, carrying out other duties as and when required

Requirements / Previous Experience:

• Previous experience working in a warehouse or industrial environment
• Operating hand and power tools ideally (but not essential) from an assembly or carpentry background
• Recent Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence, and experience is required (refresher training can be taken)
• A valid, clean UK driving licence (minor points accepted)
• The pysical ability to regularly manually handle and move long metal bars, tube and sheets safely up to 25kg is essential

If you are looking for your next permanent opportunity, offering varied work duties and long term career opportunities, then please apply with an up to date CV today!