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Job Vacancy – Warehouse Operative (Forklift Driver)

At Cromwell, we believe success starts with people. Our Culture of Excellence means every colleague is valued, supported, and empowered to deliver their best work. By setting high standards and celebrating achievements, we create an environment where professionalism and enjoyment go hand in hand.

We are currently recruiting for a Fork Lift Driver / Warehouse Operative within our friendly team. We are a busy, thriving business based in Sherburn in Elmet, Leeds (LS25 6RE).

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, Hours 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday (fixed)

Holidays: 22 basic days + Christmas shutdown (holidays increase by 1 day per year after 2 years service up to 25 basic days)

Job description  

All general warehouse duties, ensuring a smooth running of the warehouse, including but not limited to helping with inbound and outbound deliveries. 

Using IT equipment associated to complete warehouse tasks.  Utilising forklifts for the movement of pallets around the warehouse. 

Role and responsibilities 

  • Put away goods into racking using forklift trucks 
  • Picking goods for despatch using forklift trucks 
  • Unloading/ loading Lorries using forklift trucks 
  • Housekeeping- ensuring both inside and the yard are kept clean and tidy 
  • Checking & wrapping orders prior to despatch- ensuring accuracy is maintained 
  • Counting and receiving stock incoming onto site using handheld scanners 
  • Labelling pallets with 3rd parties own labels- ensuring accuracy is maintained 
  • Restacking and repairing pallets 
  • Stock checking warehouse locations 
  • Any other ad hoc warehouse tasks as required 
  • Complying with all company Health and Safety policies and promoting a safe working environment 

Qualifications and education requirements 

  • Counterbalance Forklift Trained  (Essential)
  • Flexi Forklift trained  (desirable)
  • Manual Handling  
  • Pump truck trained 
  • Wrapping machine trained

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Profit Share*
  • Life insurance
  • Workplace pension*
  • Private medical benefits (taxable)*
  • conditions apply

Why Cromwell?

Join us and you’ll be part of a supportive, high-performing team where collaboration, innovation, and ambition are celebrated. We offer career growth, flexibility, and recognition in a workplace you’ll be proud of.

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