Warehouse Operative / Counterbalance FLT Driver

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Warehouse Operative / Counterbalance Forklift Driver</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Barlby, Selby, North Yorkshire</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Salary: £12.71 per hour, reviewed after 3 months</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Hours: Monday to Friday, 10-hour shifts between 7.00am and 5.00pm</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Are you an experienced Warehouse Operative with a valid Counterbalance Forklift certificate?</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Bottle Decoration Solutions is looking for a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Operative / Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join our team in Barlby, Selby.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is a varied, hands-on role where</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">you will play an important part in keeping our warehouse operation running efficiently, from receiving incoming goods through to preparing and despatching customer orders.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Your main responsibility will be operating a Counterbalance Forklift for Goods In and Goods Out, alongside supporting the wider warehouse and production operation.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">About us</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Bottle Decoration Solutions is a specialist UK bottle decoration and packaging business based in Barlby, Selby.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We provide high-quality decoration and finishing solutions for bottles and containers, working across sectors including food and drink, spirits, cosmetics and home fragrance.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Our specialist services include direct-to-bottle printing, spray coating, steam sleeving, premium badging, laser engraving and contract packing.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Quality, safety and attention to detail are important throughout our operation, and we are looking for someone who takes the same pride in their work to join our warehouse team.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The role</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Operating a Counterbalance Forklift for receiving Goods In and despatching Goods Out</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Safely loading, unloading and moving stock around the warehouse</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Packing customer orders accurately and preparing them for despatch</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Preparing glass products ready for printing and production</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Carrying out stock checks when required</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and hygiene throughout the warehouse</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Following company health and safety procedures at all times</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Working closely with your Shift Manager, Team Leader and wider warehouse team</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Supporting with other warehouse duties as required</span></li>

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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">About you</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are looking for someone who is practical, dependable and comfortable working in a busy warehouse environment.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will need:</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A valid Counterbalance Forklift certificate, this is essential</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Previous experience operating a Counterbalance Forklift in a working environment</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Previous warehouse experience</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A good understanding of warehouse health and safety</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>The ability to work accurately and efficiently</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A reliable and punctual approach to work</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Good teamwork and communication skills</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Flexibility and a willingness to support different areas of the warehouse when required</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>To be comfortable carrying out practical, hands-on duties throughout your shift</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Hours and benefits</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>£12.71 per hour, reviewed after 3 months</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Monday to Friday</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>10-hour shifts, with working hours between 7.00am and 5.00pm depending on operational requirements</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>28 days' holiday including bank holidays</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Apply today with your up-to-date CV.</p>

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