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Warehouse Operative / Forklift Driver
Job Posted: 8 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent Contract
Location: Leicester, City of Leicester
Expire in: 19 days
Job Description
Warehouse Operative / Forklift Driver
Reporting to | Warehouse Supervisor
Location | Viva Nylons, Leicester, LE5 0HJ
Hours | Hours of work will be 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday with a daily 30-minute break
The Company
At Viva Nylons our purpose is to solve complex engineering problems for a safer and greener world.
We are proud to be the UKs leading cast nylon-6 manufacturer, working with global partners to deliver our innovative range of semi-finished stock shapes.
Our products can be found across the globe in applications such as offshore energy platforms, construction equipment and even designer furniture.
As a trading division of The Nylacast Group, Viva Nylons are a crucial part of an award-winning leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of engineered solutions, with a global brand presence and 9 worldwide locations.
The Role:
The Warehouse Operative will work alongside the warehouse and scheduling team to ensure the effective day-to-day running of the department.
Main Duties:
· To efficiently & safely pick, pack and handle material in alignment with company procedures
· To administrate despatch paperwork including interaction with customer portals to create advance shipping notes
· Safe Operation of mechanical lifting equipment
· Manual handling, including the physical movement of goods via mechanical handling equipment
· Loading and unloading of vehicles in a safe manner
· To Maintain accurate inventory levels and stock locations
· Support on all stocktakes
· Accurately enter data onto the system
· Support in delivering goods between our sites and to customers
· Print off labels and paperwork as and when required
· Safe disposal of materials / waste across the business
· Support manufacturing and production and other areas of the business when required
· To ensure that all warehouse areas are kept clean, tidy and free from hazards at all times and in line with company health and safety policy.
Experience & Requirements
· Have at least one years’ experience in a similar role within a Warehouse environment.
· Have a full UK driving and Forklift Licence– Counterbalance minimum, ideally also Reach.
· Have good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
· To have effective written and oral communication skills. Attention to detail is essential
· Proven ability to work well with others, be self-motivated, multi-task and prioritize daily and work well under pressure.
· Exposure to an ERP system would be helpful but not essential
· Be flexible and responsive in support of the business needs
Closing date for applications will be Friday 15th May 2026Before You Apply
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