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Junior Warehouse Operative (Forklift Experience)
Bristol, Yate
£28,500 + Bonus Scheme + 31 Days Holiday + Pension + Full Training + Clear Progression Path
Are you a Warehouse Assistant with forklift experience looking to take the next step in your career with a leading, family-run business where you'll be part of a close-knit team, receive full training, ongoing support, and have genuine opportunities to progress into more senior roles?
Do you want the opportunity to join one of the UK and Ireland's leading independent distributors of timber, panels, and decorative surfaces, a growing company that invests in its people and promotes from within? With a strong reputation built on quality, service, and a positive workplace culture, this is a company where your hard work is truly valued.
On offer is a fantastic opening to join a business known for its commitment to training, progression, and employee wellbeing. You'll work in a supportive team where full forklift and health & safety training is provided, along with a structured path to develop into senior or management roles over time.
In the role, you will be based in the Bristol warehouse working rotating day shifts (5am-2pm one week, 1pm-10pm the next). You'll be responsible for a range of operational duties such as unloading deliveries, loading customer orders, picking stock (sheet materials and hardwood timber), and operating forklifts.
This role would suit a Warehouse Assistant with forklift experience looking to take the next step in your career with a leading, family-run business where you'll be part of a close-knit team, receive full training, ongoing support, and have genuine opportunities to progress into more senior roles.
The Role
- Full-time warehouse position with rotating day shifts (5am-2pm one week, 1pm-10pm the next).
- Operate forklifts, pick and prepare timber orders, load and unload stock
The Person
- Experience in a warehouse, logistics or goods-in/out environment
- Forklift experience is preferred
- Based in or near Bristol, Yate
Keywords: Warehouse Operative, Forklift, Manual Handling, Timber, Sheet Materials, Trade Distribution, Construction Supply, Logistics, Distribution, Bristol, Yate, Swindon, Stroud
Reference Number: BBBH21332
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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