Warehouse Operative / Forklift Driver

Warehouse Operative / Forklift Driver

Our client is a well-established engineering business supplying specialist equipment and services to customers throughout the UK. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Warehouse Operative / Forklift Driver to join their Purchasing & Warehouse team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and successful business offering a varied warehouse role with no evening or weekend work.

The Role

Working as part of a busy warehouse operation, you'll play a key role in ensuring goods are received, stored and dispatched accurately while maintaining high standards of safety, organisation and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Receiving and booking in deliveries.

• Unloading, checking, labelling and storing incoming goods.

• Reporting shortages or damaged goods promptly.

• Picking, packing and preparing customer orders for dispatch.

• Loading and unloading vehicles using counterbalance and reach forklift trucks.

• Safely storing products within warehouse racking and designated storage areas.

• Carrying out stock checks and supporting inventory accuracy.

• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe warehouse environment.

• Carrying out routine checks on warehouse equipment.

• Working closely with colleagues across the warehouse and purchasing functions.

• Following company procedures, quality standards and health & safety requirements at all times.

Requirements

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience within a warehouse or distribution environment.

• Counterbalance and Reach Forklift licences.

• Good understanding of stock control and warehouse procedures.

• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).

• Strong attention to detail.

• Good organisational and time management skills.

• A proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.

• A full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

• Basic salary circa £25,000

• Optional overtime available

• Company pension

• Healthcare cash plan

• Life assurance

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Enhanced company sick pay (service related)

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service

• Free onsite parking

• Monday to Friday working hours with no evening or weekend work

If you're looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing engineering business where you'll become a valued member of the team, we'd be pleased to hear from you.