Forklift Operator in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire

Job Title: Warehouse Operative / Forklift Operative

Salary: £25,000 – £28,000 per annum, depending on experience
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, typically 8am–5pm (with Friday 7am–4pm)
Location: Letchworth

About the role
Our client is looking for a reliable and hands-on Warehouse Operative / Forklift Operative to join their warehouse team. The role will involve general warehouse duties, goods in and out, loading and unloading vehicles, stock movement and completing relevant paperwork. A Flexi/Pivot forklift licence is preferred, although candidates with good Reach and/or Counterbalance experience will also be considered, with additional Flexi/Pivot training available for the right person.
Key responsibilities
Receiving, checking and booking in incoming goods.
Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently.
Moving and storing stock using forklift equipment.
Preparing and dispatching outgoing orders.
Completing warehouse paperwork and maintaining accurate stock records.
Checking goods for damage, quality and quantity discrepancies.
Liaising with drivers, colleagues and other departments.
Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe warehouse environment.
Supporting general warehouse operations as required.

Essential Skills
Previous warehouse experience, ideally within a Goods In/Goods Out environment.
Flexi/Pivot forklift licence preferred.
Good Reach and/or Counterbalance experience will also be considered.
Full UK driving licence.
Good communication skills and basic IT knowledge.
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling.
Reliable, flexible and happy to get involved in all aspects of warehouse work.

Company Benefits
20 days holiday + bank holidays.
Company pension.
Full-time, permanent position.
Immediate start available.

If you're an experienced Warehouse Operative or Forklift Driver looking for a new opportunity within an established business, we'd like to hear from you. Should you be shortlisted for this position, a member of the SMT Recruitment team will be in touch with you within the next 7 days. We may also contact you regarding other suitable vacancies. If you do not hear back from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. On behalf of everyone at SMT Recruitment, we wish you the best of luck with your application and every success in securing your next role.

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