You should be eager to learn forklift operation. A certification is a plus but not required, and experience in a similar role is preferred.

You will prioritize safety while operating a forklift, assist with restocking, unload deliveries, ensure proper vehicle loading, and maintain paperwork and vehicle standards.

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We've been supplying DIY products to the UK’s home improvement market since 1972 and since then we've gone from strength to strength. With thousands of products available both online and in our stores, no Wickes project is too big or too small.

We pride ourselves on our passion for home improvement projects and aim to provide an outstanding experience for each and every customer who visits our stores or website, no matter what size of project they're undertaking.

Retail & Consumer Goods

Wickes

Retail

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   Wickes, St Nicholas Retail Park, Edwards Benefer Way, Kings Lynn, PE30 2HY
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   <b><br> The Role...</b>
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   Whatever the day brings, safety will be your priority and everything you do will be focused on the customer experience. You will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a forklift. As part of the shop floor team, you will assist in restocking from at-height storage and safely unloading delivery lorries. You will make sure that the vehicle is loaded correctly, the supporting paperwork is carried and that at all times the vehicle is driven and maintained to the appropriate standards.
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   <br> Of course, while you’re creating a helpful and friendly customer experience, we’ll be thinking of new ways to reward, develop and invest in you. You’ll receive all the training, support and opportunities you need. Think of it as a down-to-earth place to work, where you get to go up in the world.
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   <br> Permanent and Full-time, 39 hours per week.
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   <b><br> About you...</b>
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   Every day you’ll be dealing with and assisting customers, so it’s important that you offer every person that walks through our doors a high level of customer service. We look for someone who ideally has experience working in a similar role.
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   <br> It is essential that you are interested in learning to operate a forklift. It would be desirable to hold an appropriate Forklift driving certification, but not essential, full training will be given.
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   <b><br> What can we offer you?</b>
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   You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us. We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes:
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    <li>If you are 21 yrs and over £11.44phr, 18 yrs - 20 yrs £10.79phr and under 18 yrs £7.94 phr.</li>
    <li>Up to £300 per month gain share bonus</li>
    <li>Up to 10% employer pension contribution</li>
    <li>Up to 35 days of annual leave including 8 days of bank holidays</li>
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   <div></div> Other financial and wellbeing benefits include: 20% colleague discount, Save-as-you-earn scheme, Cashback health scheme, Cycle to work, Life assurance, Peppy, Aviva Digital GP, Financial Education &amp; loans, Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership.
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   <br> We aim to create an inclusive workplace with colleagues' wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. If you are interested in flexible working you can read our flexible working statement here or let us know when you apply and we can talk this through as part of your application process.
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   <b><br> Apply now!</b>
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  <li><br> Salary dependant on age.</li>
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  <br> Vacancy Reference #47445
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  <i><br> "Please contact us </i><i>here</i><i> if you require any adjustments within the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage you will have an opportunity to inform us when we invite you to interview. Please note, this link is only for reasonable adjustments required - general enquiries, or direct CV applications cannot be accepted via this form"</i>
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   Wickes, St Nicholas Retail Park, Edwards Benefer Way, Kings Lynn, PE30 2HY
  
  
  
    The Role...
  
  
   Whatever the day brings, safety will be your priority and everything you do will be focused on the customer experience. You will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a forklift. As part of the shop floor team, you will assist in restocking from at-height storage and safely unloading delivery lorries. You will make sure that the vehicle is loaded correctly, the supporting paperwork is carried and that at all times the vehicle is driven and maintained to the appropriate standards.
  
  
  
    Of course, while you’re creating a helpful and friendly customer experience, we’ll be thinking of new ways to reward, develop and invest in you. You’ll receive all the training, support and opportunities you need. Think of it as a down-to-earth place to work, where you get to go up in the world.
  
  
  
    Permanent and Full-time, 39 hours per week.
  
  
  
    About you...
  
  
   Every day you’ll be dealing with and assisting customers, so it’s important that you offer every person that walks through our doors a high level of customer service. We look for someone who ideally has experience working in a similar role.
  
  
  
    It is essential that you are interested in learning to operate a forklift. It would be desirable to hold an appropriate Forklift driving certification, but not essential, full training will be given.
  
  
  
    What can we offer you?
  
  
   You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us. We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes:
  
  
  
   
   
    If you are 21 yrs and over £11.44phr, 18 yrs - 20 yrs £10.79phr and under 18 yrs £7.94 phr.
    Up to £300 per month gain share bonus
    Up to 10% employer pension contribution
    Up to 35 days of annual leave including 8 days of bank holidays
   
    Other financial and wellbeing benefits include: 20% colleague discount, Save-as-you-earn scheme, Cashback health scheme, Cycle to work, Life assurance, Peppy, Aviva Digital GP, Financial Education & loans, Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership.
  
  
  
    We aim to create an inclusive workplace with colleagues' wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. If you are interested in flexible working you can read our flexible working statement here or let us know when you apply and we can talk this through as part of your application process.
  
  
  
    Apply now!
  
 
 
 
   Salary dependant on age.
 
 
 
   Vacancy Reference #47445
 
 
 
   "Please contact us here if you require any adjustments within the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage you will have an opportunity to inform us when we invite you to interview. Please note, this link is only for reasonable adjustments required - general enquiries, or direct CV applications cannot be accepted via this form"
 


Forklift Driving Customer Service Assistant

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