Forklift Driver (Full Time)

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Weekly PayTax free bonus x 2 a yearWestfield Health Cash PlanPerks Discount CardCycle to Work SchemeEnhanced Annual LeaveBirthday LeaveFull training provided42 hour contract, time & half overtimeRole: Forklift Driver

Location of Role: Carnbane, Newry

Role Purpose: To assist in the overall production and dispatch of customer orders and to adhere to health and safety regulations and procedures always.

Accountable to: Replenishment Section Lead

Responsibilities

Work as part of a fast-moving team to unpack and organise all stock with accuracy.Complete all orders to the highest standardUnload deliveries and maintain stock accuracy.Work with wholesale team and prepare wholesale orders ready for delivery.To accurately pick and scan orders using the RF guns.To minimise missed sales and losses to the company through accurate pickingTo work efficiently as part of a teamTo keep work area clean and tidy, being responsible for the general maintenance of warehouse floorTo be adaptable and flexible in your approach to workTo build and pack out pick location to ensure adequate supply of products in pick location.Communicate any stock issues with the Stock Department ensuring they are addressed as quickly as possible.Ensure procedures and team targets are achievedReport any areas of concern to the Warehouse Manager.Continually improve stock operations by recommending measures to improve quality of service and efficiency.Maintain a safe working environment that complies with all aspects of the company’s H&S PolicyTo act as an ambassador for S&W Wholesale and behave in a professional and courteous manner at all timesEssential Criteria:

Grade C or above in GCSE Maths and EnglishHold or have held in the last 3 years a Forklift License for Reach TruckExperience working within Warehouse environmentExperience operating a forklift in a busy warehouse environmentDesired Criteria:

NVQ in Warehouse ManagementExperience of using voice picking unitsJob Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Additional leaveCasual dressCompany eventsCompany pensionEmployee discountFree parkingGym membershipHealth & wellbeing programmeLife insuranceOn-site parkingPrivate dental insurancePrivate medical insuranceReferral programmeStore discountExperience:

Warehouse: 1 year (preferred)Licence/Certification:

Reach Truck Licence – any recognised UK provider (preferred)Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)Work Location: In person