Distribution Operative / FLT Driver

Distribution Operative / FLT Driver

Our client is a well-established firm based in Loughborough

Every member of their team contributes to their mission, making a real difference, every day.

Job Responsibilities

The operator is involved in the general day to day running of the distribution centre on a shift pattern based on business needs, this includes:

• Forklift truck operation – counterbalance, reach truck & VNA.
• Loading & unloading of vehicles
• Picking & processing customer sales orders.
• Maintaining supply to production
• Goods receiving of inbound deliveries, including control of pharmaceutical materials
• Continuous use of WMS
• Maintaining a high level of compliance
• Maintaining a high level of safety
• Support production and other areas to ensure priorities are understood and maintained

Required Skills & Experience

• Good standard of English and Maths (Minimum GCSE Level 4 / grade C or equivalent)
• Forklift licences from an affiliated body (e.g. Jungheinrich, Mentor)
• Good IT skills
• Good communication, influencing and team working skills.
• Can think problems through in a logical and analytical manner.
• Self-driven, proactive, with a continuous-improvement mindset.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and production demands.
• Hands-on attitude and willingness to learn new skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Working within a distribution centre.
• Experience of using a Warehouse Management System (ideally Microsoft Dynamic 365).
• Understanding of the requirements of GMP/GDP.
• Good eye for detail.
• Multilingual

This role involves working a double day shift, 06.00 – 14.00 / 14.00 – 22.00 on a weekly rota