Despatch & Logistics Operative (Forklift Licensed)

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced works operative for its despatch team in Leeds. The role involves safely handling and packing products and requires a counterbalance forklift licence. Candidates should have warehouse despatch experience, preferably in FMCG or food-grade environments, and be physically fit. Benefits include 23 days annual leave, a pension scheme, private healthcare, and additional perks. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Free on-site parking

On-site canteen

Company events

Cycle to work scheme

Free flu vaccinations

Health & wellbeing programme

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Forklift licence (in-date) required for safe operation.
• Experience in FMCG, chemicals, or food-grade environments preferred.
• Ability to accurately interpret work orders and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, palletise, and label orders according to requirements.
• Prepare export documentation and create despatch documentation.
• Maintain a clean and organized workplace following 5S standards.

Skills

Counterbalance Forklift licence

Attention to detail

Good numeracy and literacy

Warehouse / Despatch experience

Experience with ERP / WMS systems

Physical fitness for manual handling

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced works operative for its despatch team in Leeds. The role involves safely handling and packing products and requires a counterbalance forklift licence. Candidates should have warehouse despatch experience, preferably in FMCG or food-grade environments, and be physically fit. Benefits include 23 days annual leave, a pension scheme, private healthcare, and additional perks. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.