Warehouse Operative

Warehouse Operative / Bendi-Flexi Driver

Location: Bedford
Salary: £15.00 per hour
Weekly Rotating Shift: 08.00-17.00 Week one - 13.00-22.00 Week two

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Warehouse Operative / Bendi-Flexi Driver to join a busy and well-organised warehouse operation.

This is a hands-on role where the successful candidate will spend a significant amount of their time operating a Bendi / Flexi forklift, moving stock safely and efficiently throughout the warehouse. Alongside forklift duties, you will be involved in picking, goods in, loading and unloading, stock movements and general warehouse activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate Bendi/Flexi forklift trucks to move and position stock within the warehouse.
• Load and unload deliveries accurately and safely.
• Pick customer orders in line with picking instructions and required quantities.
• Put incoming stock away into the correct warehouse locations.
• Use scanning equipment to record stock movements and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Consolidate stock and organise warehouse locations to make the best use of available space.
• Prepare completed orders for dispatch, ensuring goods are correctly wrapped, labelled and ready for delivery.
• Carry out regular checks on forklift trucks and other MHE before use.
• Keep warehouse areas, equipment and working areas clean, tidy and free from obstructions.
• Assist with stock rework and other warehouse projects when required.
• Follow all company health and safety procedures and report any accidents, incidents or hazards promptly.
• Work towards daily productivity and accuracy targets.
• Support colleagues across the warehouse and contribute to improvements in working practices.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience operating a Bendi / Flexi forklift – this is an important requirement for the role.
• A current and relevant Bendi/Flexi or other MHE licence/certification.
• Previous experience working within a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Experience of loading and unloading vehicles.
• Good attention to detail, particularly when picking and recording stock.
• The ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Good communication skills and a reasonable level of written and spoken English.
• A flexible, reliable and positive approach to work.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team while also working independently when required.
• A strong commitment to working safely at all times.

What You'll Be Doing

This is more than a general warehouse role. Bendi/Flexi driving will be a major part of your day, so we are particularly interested in candidates who are confident operating articulated forklifts in a busy warehouse environment.

You will also have the opportunity to gain experience across a range of warehouse duties, including picking, goods in, dispatch, stock control and loading/unloading.

The role requires someone who takes pride in working safely and accurately, keeps the warehouse organised and is willing to get involved wherever needed.

If you are an experienced Bendi / Flexi Driver looking for your next warehouse opportunity, we would like to hear from you.