Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Ltd based in Alfreton, Derbyshire specialise in the design and marketing of technical outdoor clothing and equipment. Our experienced and enthusiastic team develop innovative designs, manufactured to the highest standard and brought to market throughout the world. Equip Outdoor Technologies own and operate two leading aspirational outdoor brands, Rab and Lowe Alpine. For further information on Equip please visit our website at www.equipuk.com
Our team is based at our Head Office just outside The Peak District National Park off jct28 of the M1 corridor.
Great opportunity to join our Team, working early or day shifts, Monday to Friday, on a six months fixed term contract as a Warehouse Operative-Fork Lift Truck Driver!
You will prepare and dispatch customer orders from stock held at the company warehouse sites, as well as ensure priority orders are processed and sent on time. In addition you will load and unload materials from a variety of vehicles including Forklift Trucks and Reach Trucks.
Working as part of the Warehouse Team, this role involves co-operative working with other team members and pro-actively seeking jobs to carry out, under the direction of the Warehouse Supervisor and Warehouse Manager.
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Load & unload materials from a variety of vehicles including Forklift Trucks and Reach Trucks
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Unload stock from transport, following Goods-In Procedures
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Use in house scanners to pick and pack orders, achieving dispatch within specified timescales
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Check loads are secure
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Moving pallet-packed materials around the site storage facility/company warehouse
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Carry out accurate order picking with minimal errors
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Carry out accurate stock checking and inventory as required
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Use in-house computer system to produce despatch notes and invoices
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Achieve targets and job standards set by the Warehouse Manager/Operations Team
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Perform equipment checks and basic maintenance
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Follow written instructions and keep up to date records
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Perform any reasonable request from the Warehouse Shift Manager/Operations Team
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Keep work areas clean and tidy
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Follow Health & Safety rules and maintain high standards rigorously
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Communicate effectively with other team members, Operations Team and Warehouse Manager
To join us as a Warehouse Operative-Fork Lift Truck Driver you must have:
Essential
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Hold valid Counterbalance and Reach licences
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Hold a valid UK driving licence
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Significant experience of operating a variety of vehicles including Forklift Trucks and Reach Trucks
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Ability to learn an in-house computer and scanning system
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Adaptable and flexible in your approach to work
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Good communication skills, with the ability to listen and follow instructions accurately
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Ability to work accurately under pressure and to deadlines
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Ability to work efficiently and co-operatively as part of a team and pro-actively seek workW
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Basic numeracy, literacy, and computer skills
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Enthusiastic and self-motivated
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Honest, trustworthy, and able to work independently
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Conscientious, organised, and methodical worker
Desirable
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Experience of working in a warehouse environment
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Previous experience of picking and packing
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Ability to maintain accuracy over span of time and at a timely pace
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Experience of using computer-based packing systems
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Experience of courier dispatch
Salary and Benefits:
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Salary range up to £29,861.32 per annum commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience
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Contributory company pension scheme, subject to qualifying conditions
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Employee Benefits Platform
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Life Assurance Scheme
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Online GP & Physio Service
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Employee Wellbeing Platform
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Free, unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning training resources
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Great staff discounts on our Rab and Lowe Alpine products
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Reciprocal trade discounts on climbing, bikes, camping, sailing and running equipment
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Casual dress code
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Modern facilities with free on-site parking
Closing date for applications is 12 July 2026
For general enquiries please contact: [email protected]
Strictly No Agencies please
Our people are part of one team that is geared to achieving success for the company, and we are strongly committed to inclusivity, promoting equality and celebrating diversity among our staff. We are looking for people who are passionate about and can help live our values of Synergy, Ingenuity, Ambition, Determination and Integrity.
