Stores Person

Interaction Recruitment

Stores / Warehouse Operative (Counterbalance Forklift Licence)

Location: Somerset

Pay Rate: £13.21 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday | 08:00 – 16:30

Contract Type: Full-Time

Benefits

✅ 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

✅ Free On-Site Parking

✅ Company Pension

✅ Overtime Available

✅ Stable Monday to Friday Working Pattern

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Stores / Warehouse Operative to join a busy and growing team. This is a varied role that combines warehouse duties, stock control, goods-in operations and forklift work.

The successful candidate will be working both independently and as part of a team, helping to ensure the efficient movement of goods throughout the warehouse while maintaining high standards of accuracy, organisation, and safety.

This role is ideal for an upbeat, self-motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.

Key Responsibilities
  • Receiving and processing incoming and outgoing deliveries
  • Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently
  • Picking and packing customer and contract orders accurately
  • Loading and unloading vehicles
  • Carrying out stock control duties and stock takes
  • Maintaining accurate records using company software (training provided)
  • Performing quality checks on outgoing goods
  • Organising and maintaining warehouse storage areas
  • Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment
  • Supporting colleagues and assisting other departments when required
  • Working to company productivity and performance targets

What We're Looking For Essential:
  • Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence
  • Own transport
  • Good numeracy and communication skills
  • Strong organisational and time management abilities
  • Good level of physical fitness and mobility
  • Reliable and dependable approach to work
  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Desirable:
  • Previous warehouse or stores experience
  • Experience using stock control or warehouse management systems
  • Good computer skills
  • Previous experience carrying out stock takes

Physical Requirements

This role involves regular manual handling duties, including:

  • Lifting and carrying products
  • Bending, stretching and reaching
  • Loading and unloading stock
  • Standing and walking for extended periods

Applicants should be comfortable working in a physically active warehouse environment while following health and safety procedures.

What We Offer
  • Competitive pay rate of £13.21 per hour
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Company pension scheme
  • Free parking
  • Full training provided on company systems
  • Friendly and supportive team environment
  • Long-term career opportunities
Interested?

For more information regarding the position or to discuss any other opportunities

Please call our Taunton office (phone number removed) or email (url removed) 

Allocation Number: INDTB

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