Logistics Operative - Fork Lift Driver
Logistics Operative - Fork Lift Driver
Company: Wernick Buildings, part of The Wernick Group
About the Company:
Wernick Buildings, a division of The Wernick Group, is the UK's largest and longest-standing national provider of permanent and temporary modular buildings and site accommodation. Established in 1934, The Wernick Group remains a family-run and owned company.
Over the last five years, the company has more than doubled its profits, attributing its success to the quality and dedication of its workforce. The Wernick Group prides itself on a team full of enthusiasm, vision, friendliness, and a real can-do spirit.
About the role:
We are looking for a Logistics Operative (Forklift & Crane Operator) to support the Logistics Team Leader and production teams with the safe and efficient movement of materials and buildings, including waste management, in line with the factory programme.
About this role
Key Responsibilities:
Operate forklift and crane equipment safely and complete pre-use checks.
Move, load, unload and position materials/buildings to support daily production.
Ensure compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental procedures and RAMS.
Carry out material quality/state checks and report defects.
Support Just in Time (JIT) material supply and stock control.
Maintain housekeeping standards and storage efficiency.
Stock counting
Communicate effectively with DC, Stores and production teams.
Essential Requirements:
Experience in warehouse, factory, or material handling environments.
Strong awareness of health and safety requirements.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good communication and organisational skills.
Valid forklift licence (counterbalance/reach).
Desirable Requirements:
Crane operation experience.
MEWP / IPAF certification.
Experience in a construction or manufacturing environment.
What you will get in return:
Competitive salary and bonus scheme
Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
Option to buy extra holidays
Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday
Healthcare cash scheme
Christmas Shutdown
Cycle to work scheme
Group pension
Annual Salary review – takes place each January
Life Assurance 2 x annual salary
Personal Accident Insurance
Free onsite parking
Employee assistance programme
Training and progression opportunities
Family run and well established, secure company (trading over 90 years)
Open door policy
Employee Referral scheme
Benefits scheme (discounted retailers scheme)
Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers
Message the MD/CEO/Staff Satisfaction Survey
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We thank you in advance for your interest in this role and our company. If you require any reasonable adjustments for your interview, please advise our recruitment team as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
Any unsolicited CV’s will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you.
The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Experience in warehouse, factory, or material handling environments.
- Strong awareness of health and safety requirements.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Valid forklift licence (counterbalance/reach).
Desired criteria
- Crane operation experience.
- MEWP / IPAF certification.
- Experience in a construction or manufacturing environment.
