Warehouse Driver/Forklift Operator

Description:

Warehouse Driver / Forklift Operator

Brize Norton, Oxfordshire
£22.00 per hour
16.88% Night Shift Uplift
4-Month Contract
BPSS+ Clearance Required

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Warehouse Driver / Forklift Operator to join a busy aerospace and defence operation based in Brize Norton. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly regulated Part 145 environment, supporting warehouse, logistics and transportation activities while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and security.

Shift Pattern

5 days on, 4 days off rota
Rotating days and nights (one week days, one week nights etc)
12-hour shifts: 7:00am to 7:00pm and 7:00pm to 7:00am
Average 40.5 hours per week across the year
16.88% uplift for night shifts

Key Responsibilities

Safely operate company vehicles, including 3.5T vans and forklifts
Transport materials to designated locations on and off site
Load, unload and handle materials in accordance with logistics and airworthiness requirements
Support warehouse operations, including goods in/goods out activities
Carry out daily vehicle inspections and report any defects
Maintain accurate documentation and ensure paperwork is accurately processed
Assist with inventory and material handling tasks
Comply with all company quality, safety and security procedures
Ensure excellent housekeeping standards within the warehouse
Remain vigilant regarding FOD (Foreign Object Debris) control
Support managers and team leaders with ad hoc operational requirements

Essential Requirements

Full UK driving licence with a clean driving record
Previous experience driving commercial vehicles, including vans
Forklift experience and certification (or willingness to obtain certification)
Experience operating material handling equipment
Previous warehouse, logistics, materials support or supply chain experience
Strong understanding of health and safety procedures
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Ability to obtain and maintain BPSS/security clearance
Flexible approach to working rotating day and night shifts
Good level of written and spoken English

Desirable Experience

Aerospace, aviation, defence or military environment experience
Experience working within a Part 145 regulated environment
Experience in secure or restricted-access facilities
Knowledge of airworthiness and logistics procedures
Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change