WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE (40 hours per week)

LERWICK DEPOT

Northwards provides a high-quality freight and haulage service from/to our depots in Shetland, Orkney, Aberdeen, Inverness, Scrabster and Glasgow, and, through partner collaborations, throughout the UK and Europe.

We share a genuine commitment to putting customers first by providing on-time and reliable delivery of goods and equipment. Every member of our team has an important role to play in maintaining our standards and driving the business forward.

The Role:

We are recruiting for a Warehouse Operative to work at our busy Lerwick depot.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), working 8am – 5pm, Monday – Friday. There may also be opportunities to work overtime on weekends, where applicable.

Key Duties:

Loading and unloading vehicles safely
Taking receipt of deliveries and ensuring all goods match the relevant paperwork
Keeping accurate records of the movement of goods, ensuring that the transport office is informed and kept up to date
Keeping the warehouse and yard environment clean, tidy and safe at all times
Following workplace health and safety rules
Ensuring efficient operations by adhering to operational procedures, rules and schedules
Maintaining warehouse equipment
Driving and operating a Forklift
Dealing with customer queries in a friendly and helpful manner
Liaising with the transport office and drivers to ensure freight is managed correctly
Occasional delivery duties

Requirements:

3T counterbalance forklift experience
Attention to detail with high levels of accuracy
Physically fit to be able to lift, load, unload and secure cargo
Familiar with warehouse environment (preferable)
Full UK driving licence (preferable)
General awareness and understanding of health and safety regulations (preferable)

Benefits:

Competitive salary, leave provisions and pension scheme
Access tour Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Training opportunities
Travel insurance
Group life assurance

How to apply:

Please apply by email to harry.andrews@northwardsltd.co.uk or in writing to
Harry Andrews, Northwards Ltd, Anderson Base, Gremista, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0PX.

For an informal discussion about the position, please phone Harry Andrews on 01595 694452.