Warehouse Operative - Forklift Truck Driver
About the Role
Spring into a new career at Lakeland Distribution Centre!
We are recruiting Warehouse Operatives with Forklift Driving at Lakeland Distribution Centre in Kendal.
£12.21 per hour (18 and over)
Permanent, 37 hours per week
What will my job look like?
As a Warehouse Operative, you will move goods through our Distribution Centre safely and accurately, making sure products reach our stores and customers on time and in excellent condition.
You will be responsible for operating our warehouse trucks, including order pickers, powered pallet trucks and counterbalance FLT. You could be unloading containers, organising pallets on the warehouse floor, or picking stock for our retail stores and ecommerce department.
Shift Pattern and Operating Hours:
Shifts at Lakeland Distribution Centre operate between the hours of 6:45am to 9pm Monday to Sunday, with exact working pattern to be discussed in more detail at interview.
About You
What experience do I need?
Holding a valid forklift licence is ideal, but we still encourage applications from those who don’t have one. You might have an expired licence, or similar experience that would make you a suitable driver. If you have experience operating reach trucks, we’re particularly keen to hear from you.
We'll enrol you in our in-house training programme to make sure you are prepared to work safely in our warehouse.
What are we looking for?
We are always striving to be the best we can be – telling us about your skills and experience in these areas will give you the best chance of success with your application:
- Experience in operating warehouse trucks (or similar).
- Understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace.
- Work accurately, efficiently and at pace towards daily targets.
- Be comfortable at performing manual tasks.
- Be reliable and punctual, with good communication skills.
- Be motivated to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Put basic computer and maths skills into practice to make sure stock levels are accurate (or be open to developing these skills).
We take pride in the knowledge that Lakeland Colleagues share and model our Lakeland Values, it’s just one of the many reasons why we’re an award-winning warehouse. If you’ve worked in warehouses before that’s great, but at the end of the day we’re looking for honest, hard-working people who are willing to learn new skills and be part of a team. All we ask for in return is enthusiasm, dedication, and attention to detail to get the job done safely and efficiently.
Who We Are
Winners of the Retail Supply Chain Excellence Award 2024.
Lakeland offers an unrivalled collection of creative kitchenware, practical home solutions, and inspiring gifts for all. Quality, service and customer care are at the centre of everything we do. Our Distribution Centre in Kendal is the heart of Lakeland’s supply chain, distributing to retail stores, ecommerce partners and direct to customers. Founded in the early 60’s, we’re a family-owned business with the same strong values of quality and customer care now as when we first started.
Benefits
You’ll be joining a company that truly values its employees. In addition to a friendly and welcoming working environment, Lakeland offers colleagues:
- 29 days holiday including bank holidays.
- Free onsite parking while on shift.
- Free tea, coffee and juice while on shift, and occasional extra treats on special days.
- Comfortable and well-equipped break areas.
- 20% staff discount on Lakeland products.
- Employee Assistance Programme and Discount Scheme provided by Retail Trust.
- Access to our group personal pension plan if you wish to join.
- Overtime hours may be available during busy times, paid at our overtime rate.