Forklift Operator

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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