Fork Lift Truck / Logistics Operator

Shorterm GroupDerbyreedpublished 09/03/2026
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1 year contract Based Central Derby Working days Monday to Friday 37hrs per week £14.80hr PAYE plus 33 days paid hols (includes 8 Bhols)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

You are in charge of executing physical flows of the goods (purchased and manufactured items): reception, put away, storage, picking and line feeding, packing, shipping, inventory, materials handling. Your target is to align physical and systems flows.

Organisation structure

Supply Chain / Logistic / Warehouse Reports directly to: Warehouse Manager (SC-LO-01), Logistic Manager (SC-LO-00)

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

Main tasks:

  • Apply rules in order to operate in an environment that complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies:
  • Know and follow all safety, environmental and emergency procedures
  • Respect the safety conditions to handle goods, trolleys etc.
  • Actively participate in all aspects of safety including reporting of near misses and meetings
  • Notify Warehouse Mgmt. of all safety, site keeping or maintenance issues that are found during inspection that require assistance
  • Execute Information system update & ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) transaction before each physical movement by using IT tools (mobile device) in place in your site to manage correctly the system flow
  • Know and use the ERP transactions to align physical and system flows and know the interactions between them
  • Detect, treat anomalies and know how to report those that cannot be resolved to their manager
  • Prioritize its activities according to emergencies (manage missing parts, …)
  • Ensure the preservation of materials during the all processes (handling, storage, line feeding, NCR, shipment, ...)
  • Participate in the continuous improvement of the processes by being a force of proposal
  • Apply and respect the appropriate methodologies & processes

Below the different key process activities where logistic operators can work:

Inbound flows

  • Perform goods receipt in a real time using ERP system and store correctly the materials in the stock (put away)

Storage

  • Apply safe conditions of storage (max. weight capacity) and EHS (Environment, Health, Safety rules for hazardous materials
  • Update the ERP on real time at each material movements (use the mobile devices)
  • Proceed to scrap after receiving the management authorization

Inventory

  • Respect and follow procedures for inventory counting rules (blind count, stock reconciliation and delegation of authority, …)

Picking & line feeding

  • Perform the picking and kitting activities on time in ERP (picking-list, labels) and prepare material for the production line at the expected level (parts individually identified, protected and easily accessible)
  • Respect the footprint

Packing & shipping

  • Treat the shipment request on time, realize packing, shipping activities at the right quality level

NCR logistic cell

  • Carry out the logistical processing of NCR (Non Conformity Report) according to the established NCR process
  • Track the NCR physically and in the system (segregated or jail area, blocked stock, …)
  • Create, treat and follow the logistics NCR based on the inputs provided by the teams (detection of non-compliance, …)
  • Work closely with quality and material planning teams on a daily basis to solve and close the NCR within a reasonable delay

Handling

  • Respect the handling and storage rules in force (have the required specific qualifications, driving license, …)

MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Experience Mandatory:

  • Experience of forklift driving
  • Forklift driving license Reach and Counterbalance - refresher will be given if expired

Desirable:

  • Knowledgeable of ERP SAP environment
  • Basics Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S

Competencies & Skills

  • Team spirit & flexibility
  • Desire to perform well
  • Reliable & well organized
  • Familiar with IT environment
  • An agile, inclusive and responsible attitude

PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION (this is standard procedure on Rail depots)