Bendi Driver Nights

Warehouse Operative / Bendi-Flexi Driver

Location: Bedford Salary: £16.00 per hour Night Shift: 21.00-06.00 Sunday to Thursday

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Warehouse Operative / Bendi-Flexi Driver to join a busy and well-organised warehouse operation. This is a hands-on role where the successful candidate will spend a significant amount of their time operating a Bendi / Flexi forklift , moving stock safely and efficiently throughout the warehouse. Alongside forklift duties, you will be involved in picking, goods in, loading and unloading, stock movements and general warehouse activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate Bendi/Flexi forklift trucks to move and position stock within the warehouse.
• Load and unload deliveries accurately and safely.
• Pick customer orders in line with picking instructions and required quantities.
• Put incoming stock away into the correct warehouse locations.
• Use scanning equipment to record stock movements and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Consolidate stock and organise warehouse locations to make the best use of available space.
• Prepare completed orders for dispatch, ensuring goods are correctly wrapped, labelled and ready for delivery.
• Carry out regular checks on forklift trucks and other MHE before use.
• Keep warehouse areas, equipment and working areas clean, tidy and free from obstructions.
• Assist with stock rework and other warehouse projects when required.
• Follow all company health and safety procedures and report any accidents, incidents or hazards promptly.
• Work towards daily productivity and accuracy targets.
• Support colleagues across the warehouse and contribute to improvements in working practices.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience operating a Bendi / Flexi forklift – this is an important requirement for the role.
• A current and relevant Bendi/Flexi or other MHE licence/certification.
• Previous experience working within a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Experience of loading and unloading vehicles.
• Good attention to detail, particularly when picking and recording stock.
• The ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Good communication skills and a reasonable level of written and spoken English.
• A flexible, reliable and positive approach to work.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team while also working independently when required.
• A strong commitment to working safely at all times.

What You'll Be Doing

This is more than a general warehouse role. Bendi/Flexi driving will be a major part of your day , so we are particularly interested in candidates who are confident operating articulated forklifts in a busy warehouse environment. You will also have the opportunity to gain experience across a range of warehouse duties, including picking, goods in, dispatch, stock control and loading/unloading. The role requires someone who takes pride in working safely and accurately, keeps the warehouse organised and is willing to get involved wherever needed. If you are an experienced Bendi / Flexi Driver looking for your next warehouse opportunity, we would like to hear from you.