Warehouse Operative - FLT

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  • Machine Operation: Safely operate FLT Reach Trucks and other Material Handling Equipment (MHE), following all health and safety procedures and conducting pre-use equipment checks.
  • Communication: Use the Radio Data Terminal (RDT) to receive instructions and log completed jobs on the AS400 system.
  • Stock Movement: Move, organise, and restack pallets of stock in designated warehouse locations, ensuring correct stacking and removal of excess packaging.
  • Stock Management: Store and rotate stock according to operating procedures, report damaged or missing items, and assist with inventory control as needed.
  • Hygiene Standards: Maintain a clean and tidy warehouse environment, ensuring tools and equipment are in good condition and reporting any defects or hazards.
  • Reporting: Report all incidents, injuries, or safety concerns to the Leadership Team, adhering to all safety guidelines and instructions.
  • Teamwork: Provide operational support across all warehouse functions, adapting to various tasks in a busy environment with operational machinery.
Salary£12.10 per hour (plus FLT allowance)
HoursAverage 38.61 hours worked per week, 3 on 3 off, 12 hour shifts
Contract TypePermanent
LocationOmega Distribution Centre, Catalina Approach, Great Sankey, Warrington
Closing Date2025-02-13

About the Role

Job Overview

  • Machine Operation: Safely operate FLT Reach Trucks and other Material Handling Equipment (MHE), following all health and safety procedures and conducting pre-use equipment checks.
  • Communication: Use the Radio Data Terminal (RDT) to receive instructions and log completed jobs on the AS400 system.
  • Stock Movement: Move, organise, and restack pallets of stock in designated warehouse locations, ensuring correct stacking and removal of excess packaging.
  • Stock Management: Store and rotate stock according to operating procedures, report damaged or missing items, and assist with inventory control as needed.
  • Hygiene Standards: Maintain a clean and tidy warehouse environment, ensuring tools and equipment are in good condition and reporting any defects or hazards.
  • Reporting: Report all incidents, injuries, or safety concerns to the Leadership Team, adhering to all safety guidelines and instructions.
  • Teamwork: Provide operational support across all warehouse functions, adapting to various tasks in a busy environment with operational machinery.

Package Description

  • £12.10 per hour (plus FLT allowance)
  • Shift pattern - 3 on 3 off
    • Days - 7am to 7pm 
  • 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year including bank and public holiday allowance rising to 6.6 weeks upon 5 years' service
  • Contributable Company pension scheme

Employee benefits

  • MyHB employee benefits platform with access to:
    • Retail and leisure discounts plus hundreds more 
    • Free Financial Advice 
    • Bank your savings into an ISA
    • 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line 
    • Low cost voluntary insured health plans
  • Onsite canteen
  • 10% store discount
  • Free car parking
  • Death in Service Benefit (subject to 12 months complete service)
  • Long Service recognition scheme

Minimum Criteria to Apply

  • Experience of working in a fast-paced warehouse and distribution environment.
  • Reach or Counterbalance Forklift Qualification
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to organise, prioritise, and manage workloads effectively.
  • Proactive problem-solving and teamwork, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.