Forklift Operator
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What you'll do
- Warehouse Stock Movement: Operate reach or Flexi forklift trucks safely to move pallets, put away inbound stock into designated bin locations, and replenish forward pick faces from bulk storage.
- Store Replenishment Support: Move stock in line with replenishment cycles and picking priorities to ensure stock is available ahead of order generation, working closely with picking teams to minimise delays.
- Goods In & Putaway: Safely and efficiently unload supplier deliveries, check stock against documentation, report discrepancies, and prioritise immediate putaway.
- Goods Out & Loading: Load outbound vehicles in line with store delivery schedules, ensuring pallets are staged correctly based on route sequencing.
- Inventory Control: Maintain 100% stock location accuracy, support cycle counts, and immediately escalate issues such as misplaced stock, damaged goods, or system discrepancies.
- Health & Safety Compliance: Conduct daily pre-use forklift checks, report faults immediately, and adhere strictly to safe working practices at height and around warehouse pedestrians.
What they're looking for
- Valid forklift licence is essential.
- Experience working within a high-bay racked warehouse environment.
- Solid understanding of warehouse stock replenishment and store picking processes.
- Strong attention to detail, location accuracy, and a safety-first mindset.
- Good time management skills and the ability to work reliably to dispatch deadlines.
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Full description from employer
Starting Rate: £14.25 per hour + £1 per hour potential time & attendance uplift.
About us:
VPZ is the UK’s number one vape retailer. Since opening our first store in Edinburgh, we've expanded to over 190 locations across the UK and we're not stopping there. We are known for setting and driving the standards within the vape industry, this is a great time to join us as we continue to grow our team.
About the Role:
We are currently seeking a Forklift Operator to join our warehouse operations team at Newbridge. This key role is essential in supporting the flow of goods from inbound deliveries through to picking and dispatch, ensuring stock is correctly positioned within our high-bay racking systems to enable accurate and timely store replenishment.
Hours: 0630-1845, 4 Days on 4 days off
Responsibilities:
Warehouse Stock Movement: Operate reach or Flexi forklift trucks safely to move pallets, put away inbound stock into designated bin locations, and replenish forward pick faces from bulk storage.
Store Replenishment Support: Move stock in line with replenishment cycles and picking priorities to ensure stock is available ahead of order generation, working closely with picking teams to minimise delays.
Goods In & Putaway: Safely and efficiently unload supplier deliveries, check stock against documentation, report discrepancies, and prioritise immediate putaway.
Goods Out & Load outbound vehicles in line with store delivery schedules, ensuring pallets are staged correctly based on route sequencing.
Inventory Control: Maintain 100% stock location accuracy, support cycle counts, and immediately escalate issues such as misplaced stock, damaged goods, or system discrepancies.
Health & Safety Compliance: Conduct daily pre-use forklift checks, report faults immediately, and adhere strictly to safe working practices at height and around warehouse pedestrians.
Experience required:
Valid forklift licence is essential.
Experience working within a high-bay racked warehouse environment.
Solid understanding of warehouse stock replenishment and store picking processes.
Strong attention to detail, location accuracy, and a safety-first mindset.
Good time management skills and the ability to work reliably to dispatch deadlines.
We can provide you with great career progression opportunities, and industry-leading training.
You will also receive a 25-50% discount on products in-store, and access to ever-expanding staff incentives and bonuses.
Please ensure you apply with an up-to-date CV.
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