Warehouse Operative (Heavy Duty Products / VNA Driver)
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Location: Prolight Concepts (UK) Ltd, Edison Point, Regent Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8LJ
Salary: £26,500 - £28,000 per year, depending on experience and VNA licence
Employment type: Full-time
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 18:00
Please note: No agencies or recruiters. We kindly ask that candidates who have previously applied and were not successful do not reapply at this time.
About us
At Prolight, we are a trusted partner to professionals across the entertainment, architectural, installation and leisure sectors. With over 20 years of industry experience, we supply cutting-edge lighting, audio, trussing and accessories, all backed by lightning-fast service and a personal touch.
From a vast product range and a 98% same-day dispatch rate to in-house cable manufacturing and a dedicated repairs department, efficiency and innovation are at the core of everything we do.
Job summary
We are looking for a dedicated and driven Warehouse Operative, ideally with VNA experience, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about teamwork, process improvement and delivering results.
If you are looking for a fulfilling role where you go home at the end of the day knowing you have put in a proper shift, this could be the job for you. Great team, growing business and plenty of movement throughout the day.
Please note: This is not a full-time VNA role. VNA duties are undertaken on an ad hoc basis.
Key responsibilities
- Load and unload vehicles using manual handling techniques and equipment such as pallet trucks, FLT or VNA equipment where licensed.
- Unload deliveries from suppliers and couriers.
- Check goods against delivery notes and invoices.
- Label and store stock accurately in designated locations.
- Apply stock rotation methods including FIFO and LIFO.
- Pick items accurately from a large inventory of more than 5,000 product lines.
- Pack goods securely and prepare them for dispatch.
- Conduct regular stock checks and report discrepancies.
- Update inventory systems using manual and digital methods.
- Prepare and load orders for shipment.
- Operate warehouse equipment including forklifts, VNA trucks, pallet jacks and scanners where trained.
- Follow strict health and safety procedures at all times.
About you
- Minimum two years’ experience in a warehouse operative role, ideally within a high-volume, multi-line picking environment.
- Experience handling heavy-duty products safely.
- Comfortable working in a physically active role with high daily step counts.
- Strong understanding of warehouse operations and best practices.
- A VNA or forklift licence is essential for candidates undertaking the VNA element of the role.
- Confident using pick sheets.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
- Strong team player with a proactive attitude.
- Flexible with working hours when required.
Perks and benefits
- State-of-the-art, modern working environment.
- 24 days, bank holidays (normally 8) and then your birthday off after the first year.
- Company pension scheme.
- Onsite parking.
- Regular team socials.
Ready to join us?
Ready to join a fast-moving team where no two days are the same? We’d love to hear from you.
Please send our Recruitment Manager, Carolann, your CV along with a short note explaining why you are the perfect fit for Prolight. Email careers@prolight.co.uk.