Warehouse Operative

Restore

  • South Kirkby, West Yorkshire Pontefract, West Yorkshire
  • £28,742 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 19 days ago
About The RoleRole: Warehouse OperativeLocation: South Kirkby, WF9 3FDSalary: £28,742.17Hours a week: 45 (Monday to Friday)Contract type: PermanentAre you hands-on, safety-conscious, and ready to join a team that keeps the wheels turning on a vital, secure service? At Restore Datashred, we help protect sensitive information by destroying confidential waste safely and efficiently – and we’re looking for a Warehouse Operative to be part of our missionBased at our South Kirkby site, you’ll play a key role in processing waste materials, keeping our warehouse in top shape, and operating our shredding and baling machinery. No two days are the same – one day you might be on the forklift, the next helping with collections – but safety, security, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we doWhat you’ll be doing
  • Loading and unloading confidential paper and materials from vehicles
  • Completing daily, weekly and monthly checks on machinery and warehouse equipment
  • Operating shredding and baling machinery safely and in line with compliance standards
  • Reporting any machinery, equipment or vehicle defects to your supervisor
  • Following all health, safety, environmental and manual handling procedures
  • Using a counterbalance forklift or JCB telehandler truck safely in a busy environment
  • Keeping your workspace clean and tidy to maximise efficiency
  • Assisting Service Collection Operatives with customer collections when needed
What we’re looking for
  • High standards for health and safety
  • A team player with the ability to work independently when needed
  • Flexible and calm under pressure
  • FLT Counterbalance or JCB Telehandler experience
  • Recycling or confidential waste experience is desirable but not essential – we’ll train you
  • First Aid or Fire Marshal certificates are a bonus – training can be provided
Some of our benefits include:
  • Annual Leave – 23 days + bank holidays
  • Life Assurance – 2x basic annual salary
  • Bereavement Counselling – Support during difficult times
  • Free Onsite Parking
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Confidential counselling via Health Assured
  • Eye Care Support – Free eye tests and up to £70 towards glasses for DSE users and drivers (includes retinal photography for drivers over 40)
About UsRestore Commitment to Disability ConfidenceWe assess candidates based on their experience and suitability for the role, as outlined in their CV and application. You can let us know about any adjustments you may need via the application form.As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability or health condition who meet the essential criteria, where it is fair and appropriate to do so.

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