Warehouse Operative Forklift Operator

Hours: 45 hours per week (7:00am – 4:30pm, including 30-minute lunch break)
Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Operative to join a busy and fast-paced warehouse team. This is a hands-on role requiring a proactive individual with strong attention to detail and a valid forklift licence. You will play a key role in ensuring the efficient handling, storage, and dispatch of goods while maintaining high safety and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Receiving & Inspecting Goods
  
  Verify deliveries against documentation, checking for damage, discrepancies, and correct quantities.

• Stock Storage & Organisation
  
  Accurately store products in designated locations and maintain organised, accessible stock areas.

• Order Picking & Packing
  
  Pick and prepare orders for dispatch, ensuring items are correctly packed and labelled.

• Loading & Unloading
  
  Safely load and unload goods using warehouse equipment, including counterbalance and reach forklifts and pallet trucks.

• Warehouse Maintenance & Safety
  
  Maintain a clean, organised working environment and adhere to all health and safety procedures.

• Inventory Management
  
  Support stock control processes, including stock counts and discrepancy investigations.

• Documentation & Record Keeping
  
  Ensure accurate completion of all relevant warehouse paperwork and system entries.

Skills & Experience Required

• Valid Forklift Licence (essential)
• Previous warehouse experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational skills and ability to work efficiently
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling tasks
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Basic computer skills (WMS systems desirable)
• Strong awareness of health & safety procedures

What We’re Looking For

A reliable, hardworking individual who takes pride in their work and contributes positively to team operations. You will be adaptable, safety-conscious, and committed to maintaining high standards within the warehouse.

If this is a role you are interested in, please do either apply online or contact our Staines branch