Counterbalance Forklift Operative

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We are looking for a counterbalance forklift certified operative to join our team based out of the Wardle site on a permanent basis working Monday to Friday hours.

You will manage the end-to-end handling of customer returns, ensuring efficient processing, accurate documentation, and seamless integration back into our inventory. The position combines hands-on warehouse operations with occasional administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Why Boughey?

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Weekly Pay

£12.98 per hour

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Enhanced Overtime

£19.47 per hour for all overtime hours

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Shifts

Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm

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Holidays

33 days per year

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Progression Opportunities

Clear progression pathways across the wider group that operates 2 other business’

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Training Opportunities

Funded, accredited courses.

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Medicash

Cashback on routine medical expenses such as dental, optical, physiotherapy and more!

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Shopping Discounts

Savewith discounts at major retailers like Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Currys,Debenhams and more!

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Travel Savings

Discounts on flights, hotels, and airport parking.

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Entertainment Offers

Reduced prices at over 400 cinemas across the UK, including savings on drinks and snacks.

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Dining and Lifestyle

Access to deals on restaurants, leisure activities, and other lifestyle services.

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Policies

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.

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Usual

Company Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and financial support, Free Refreshments, Free Secure On-Site Parking!

Day to Day

• Operate a counterbalance forklift to safely collect and transport returned goods from designated areas back into stock in the warehouse.
• Inspect, sort and process incoming returns; assessing condition and determining appropriate next steps ie goods in, repair or disposal.
• Accurately log all returns in warehouse systems to maintain precise inventory records and compliance.
• Load and unload trailers safely and effectively to support smooth supply chain operations and minimise downtime.
• Perform computer-based tasks including updating records, managing email inbox and providing general administrative support as and when required.
• Performsmall amounts of handballing as and when required.
• Be aware of and adhere to the Company’s Health & Safety Policy, taking responsibility for the Health and Safety and welfare of yourself and others.

What will you bring?

• Previous experience operating a counterbalance forklift truck is essential
• Comfortable on your feet – this is a hands-on role
• Proactive and capable of working independently when required
• A team player with a positive attitude towards work
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Computer literate with a good attention to detail
• Understanding and appreciation for safe manual handling practices and is Health & Safety aware

Who are Boughey?

NWF Group comprises of 3 key businesses: NWF Fuels, NWF Agriculture & Boughey Distribution. Employing over 1,400 colleagues across the group, we encourage and empower our people to progress and move fluidly through the group, meaning the sky really is the limit when you join us!

What makes Boughey Distribution different? We store and transport food in a way that is best for our customers, people, communities and the planet! Boasting a 60-year heritage we are committed to on-going investment in our facilities, vehicles, systems and our people. We have more than 1.5 million square feet of warehouse space alongside 160 trucks & 365 trailers, and we want you to be a part of it!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.