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Yard Operative/ Forklift Driver
Job Posted: 16 hours ago
Salary: £ 25,300 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Colchester, Essex
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Overview
LJ Transportation are seeking to employ a dedicated and hardworking Yard Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency of our yard operations. This can be based at either one of these locations:
Our Childerditch (Brentwood) yard or our Colchester yard
Monday - Friday, 8am- 5pm
To be considered for this role you must have a full UK car licence and valid in date forklift licence.
The role will consist of the following:
* Maintaining a clean and organized yard
* Operating machinery such as forklifts
* Assisting with inventory management.
* Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
* Communicating effectively with colleagues and supervisors.
* Carrying out administrative duties whenever necessary
* You will be dealing with members of the public and must have an eye for detail
Company Benefits
· 28 days paid holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
· Pension scheme
· PAYE full time contracted employment
· PPE/Uniform Supplied
.Employee Discount
.Company Healthcare Cash plan (HCP)
The ideal candidate will:
· Be competent at using a forklift (Licence Required)
.An understanding of vehicles is a must and some knowledge of the recovery sector will be an advantage but is not essential.
· Have good customer service skills.
.Computer literate
· Have a full current driving licence and be willing to be vetted by the police to fulfil contractual obligations.
. Competent reading and writing ability
Skills
* Proficiency in using warehouse management systems for tracking inventory.
* Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to perform basic equipment repairs.
* Experience in shipping and receiving processes within a warehouse setting.
* Basic maths skills for accurate measurement and inventory management.
* Familiarity with materials handling techniques to ensure safe transport of goods.
* Capability to operate forklifts safely and efficiently, with relevant certifications preferred.
* Physical ability to perform heavy lifting tasks regularly throughout the shift.
* Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail in all aspects of work.
If you possess these skills and are ready to contribute positively to our team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Yard Worker with our company!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,300.00 per hour
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
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