{"id":3505,"date":"2026-05-01T10:33:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T09:33:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/1095994008.test.prositehosting.co.uk\/Northw_demo\/?p=3505"},"modified":"2026-05-11T10:33:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T09:33:51","slug":"warehouse-operative-with-forklift-experience-full-time-40-hours-per-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/1095994008.test.prositehosting.co.uk\/Northw_demo\/warehouse-operative-with-forklift-experience-full-time-40-hours-per-week\/","title":{"rendered":"WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE WITH FORKLIFT EXPERIENCE (FULL TIME) &#8211; 40 hours per week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_section css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1597264433095{margin-top: -20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row gap=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=&#8221;post_title&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; align=&#8221;align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;4&#8243; el_width=&#8221;20&#8243; accent_color=&#8221;#ba9b31&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1597268481652{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;black&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1597268563578{padding-bottom: 19px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>KIRKWALL DEPOT<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1597268728913{margin-top: 19px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;black&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1597268752895{margin-bottom: 19px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1690542007642{background-color: #004438 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1690542081362{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Northwards is a well-known name in freight and haulage in Scotland, operating from depots in Shetland, Orkney, Aberdeen, Inverness, Scrabster, and Glasgow, with partner collaborations extending across the UK and Europe.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>We share a genuine commitment to putting customers first by providing on-time and reliable delivery of goods and equipment. Every member of our team has an important role to play in maintaining our standards and driving the business forward.<\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1778491989317{padding-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>The Role<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We have an opening for a Warehouse Operative in our Orkney Depot. This is an interesting and varied full-time position within a busy team.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Duties<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Loading and unloading vehicles safely<\/li>\n<li>Taking receipt of deliveries and ensuring all goods match relevant paperwork<\/li>\n<li>Keeping accurate records of goods in and out, ensuring logistics office receive accurate and up to date information<\/li>\n<li>Keeping warehouse and yard environment clean, tidy and safe at all times<\/li>\n<li>Following workplace health and safety rules<\/li>\n<li>Ensuring efficient operations by adhering to operational procedures, rules and schedules<\/li>\n<li>Maintaining warehouse equipment<\/li>\n<li>Occasional relief delivery duties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Skills and Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2.5T and 16T counterbalance forklift experience preferred, training can be provided<\/li>\n<li>Attention to detail with high levels of accuracy<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with warehouse environment<\/li>\n<li>Van Driving licence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please apply by sending your cv and covering letter to <a href=\"mailto:HR@northwardsltd.co.uk\">HR@northwardsltd.co.uk<\/a> by 23.59 on 31\/05\/2026. For an informal discussion regarding this job please contact Chris Craigie on 01856 873030. 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