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Driver / Warehouse Operative – Flatbed Transit Van Location: Bacup, Lancashire Position: Full-Time, Permanent Hours: 6AM-5PM Monday-Thursday - 40HR WEEK Reference: ASPLIV The Role We are recruiting for a Driver / Warehouse Operative to join a well-established engineering and equipment business based in Bacup. This is a hands-on and physically demanding position, combining driving a flatbed transit van with warehouse, loading/unloading and FLT duties. The successful candidate must be comfortable with manual handling and getting stuck into the physical side of the role. Key Responsibilities Driving a flatbed transit van to complete deliveries and collections Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently Operating an FLT to move materials and equipment Carrying out regular manual handling and heavy lifting Securing loads correctly before transportation Supporting goods-in and goods-out activities Checking deliveries and ensuring the correct items are loaded Assisting with general warehouse and stores duties Moving equipment and materials around the site Completing basic delivery and collection paperwork Carrying out basic vehicle checks Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment Following all company Health & Safety procedures Requirements Full UK Driving Licence Previous experience driving a Transit Van / Flatbed Van or similar commercial vehicle Previous FLT experience – Counterbalance preferred Experience within a warehouse, engineering, manufacturing or industrial environment would be advantageous Comfortable with heavy lifting and physically demanding work Good understanding of safe loading and unloading procedures Reliable, hardworking and willing to support different areas of the operation Good communication skills and a professional attitude when completing deliveries About You We are looking for someone who is hands-on, physically fit and dependable. This isn't purely a driving position – you'll be expected to support with loading, unloading, FLT operation and general warehouse duties throughout the working day. The ideal candidate will be happy working in a practical environment and willing to get involved wherever required. Contact Ellis Loughran Recruitment Consultant (phone number removed) (url removed) At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data – these can be viewed on our website