Forklift - Warehouse Operatives
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are currently looking to recruit a number of Warehouse Operatives at our busy Warehouse, Dartmouth Way Site in Leeds.
Duties and Responsibilities
- To ensure that the highest standards of hygiene and housekeeping are maintained in all areas
- Ensure safe operation of FLT and Counterbalance when in use.
- Deliver a performance to ensure that company minimum standards are met and exceeded.
- Ensure production replenishment of materials are met through accurate interpretation of order picking activities
- Accurately record all information onto the WMS system “INFOR”
- Using correct MHE, assist in the safe tipping of deliveries
- Using the correct MHE stow products to the correct location and scan to ensure information logged correctly onto the WMS
- Use of Hand Wrap where applicable
- To take an active role in continuously developing skills and knowledge through self-development activities and/or through attending Company organised training and development opportunities.
- To respond to ad hoc requests and/or take an active role in specific projects as directed by the job-holder’s line manager.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties as may from time to time be required by the Company.
The roles available are:
- Monday – Thursday, 6am – 6pm
- Monday – Friday, 2pm – 10pm
- Monday – Friday, 10pm – 6am
*Suitable candidates will have both reach and counterbalance licences..
When applying, please specify shift preference
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.10-£11.99 per hour
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- warehouse: 1 year (preferred)
- Material Moving & Warehousing Occupations: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- reach and counterbalance licences (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Forklift - Warehouse Operatives roles across Symingtons's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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