Warehouse Operative (FLT)

Warehouse Operative (FLT)

Location: Yate, Bristol
Salary: £30,000 per annum + yearly bonuses
Hours: Monday to Friday, rotating shifts: 5:00am – 1:00pm / 1:00pm – 10:00pm (42.5 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Free Parking & Pension

We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Operative (FLT) to join a busy, well-established, and highly organised timber supplier based in Yate, Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking for a secure, permanent position from day one. This is not a standard warehouse role - full training will be provided, including on-site training to operate Combi FLT trucks, offering excellent career progression.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Picking timber orders accurately to specific customer measurements using a pick sheet
• Measuring materials accurately (calculators provided, basic maths required)
• Picking and handling large timber products
• Loading and unloading goods and materials safely
• Operating Counterbalance and Combi FLT trucks around the site
• Adhering strictly to all warehouse processes and safety regulations

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience operating a Counterbalance or Reach FLT
• Valid FLT licence preferred, but we welcome in-house, expired licences, or strong practical experience
• A willingness to learn new processes and handle specialized products
• Flexibility to work the weekly rotating shift patterns
• Reliability, a strong work ethic, and good attention to detail
• Physically fit and happy handling larger, heavy items

What’s On Offer:

• £30,000 per year basic salary
• Annual bonus scheme
• Full on-site training to operate Combi FLT trucks
• Permanent employment with career stability
• 31 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Free on-site parking and Company pension scheme