Overview
We are seeking a reliable and experienced Day Store Forklift Operative to join our warehouse team.
You must have a car, motorbike, or other mode of transport to get to site!
The successful candidate will be responsible for handling materials (manual lifting and handling up to 25KG), operating forklift equipment safely when required (forklift truck driving will not be 100% of your daily duties), supporting daily goods-in and goods-out operations, across cold storage, warehouse, and production sites.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with warehouse and forklift experience, who want to contribute to efficient warehouse management, production supply chain, and FMCG inventory.
You will need to be able to work across multiple sites with a 10-minute drive of each other, which will require you to drive company vehicles on public roads. You will also have to work in outdoor yard environments (all weathers), as well as working in cold storage facilities when required (-18 to -21 degrees), all within the same day, on a repetitive basis.
Hourly Pay Rate: £12.90 to £13.03 (depending on forklift experience and licenses).
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday: 6:30am Start / 3pm Finish (8-hours per shift / 40-hour per week).
Duties
- Operate forklift trucks to load, unload, and move goods efficiently and safely.
- Assist with goods-in and goods-out, ensuring accurate documentation and inventory control.
- Handle materials using appropriate equipment, always adhering to safety protocols.
- Maintain organisation of stock in designated storage areas, ensuring easy access and stock rotation, wet and dry goods, as well as perishables.
- Utilise warehouse management systems to track inventory movements and update records accurately, as well as manually labelling stock.
- Support in the loading of lorries and distribution of goods throughout the warehouse.
- Conduct regular safety checks on equipment and report any faults or issues promptly.
Skills
- Proven experience operating forklift trucks you must have a valid forklift training certificate or license.
- Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) for stock control and tracking.
- Strong materials handling skills with an understanding of load capacities and safe lifting techniques.
- Ability to perform basic maths for inventory counts, measurements, and documentation purposes.
- Experience in shipping & receiving processes, including loading/unloading procedures.
- Physical fitness for heavy lifting tasks and standing for extended periods.
- Good organisational skills with attention to detail to ensure accuracy in stock management.
- Awareness of health & safety regulations relevant to warehouse operations.
This role is ideal for motivated individuals seeking a hands-on position within a busy warehouse environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate reliability, safety consciousness, and a proactive attitude towards their duties.
As this full-time temporary to permanent opportunity is based out in the middle of nowhere, with no bus or train services available, you must have a method of transport to get to and from work, otherwise you will not be considered for the role.
Pay: £12.90-£13.03 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
