Forklift-Certified Warehouse Operative – Career Growth

Lawrence Dean Recruitment; Shefford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£26,719 starting salary

Structured training and progression

Salary increases with experience

Permanent opportunity in established制造

37.5 hours per week

Mon–Fri, rotating early/late shifts

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Lawrence Dean Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a successful manufacturing business for an experienced Warehouse Operative with valid Counterbalance and/or Reach forklift licences.

The role is 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri with rotating 6:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00 shifts, offering career progression and salary increases as you develop.

Starting salary £26,719 with structured progression and a permanent opportunity within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance and/or Reach forklift licence required.
• Previous warehouse/manufacturing experience.
• Ability to operate forklift trucks safely.
• Good attention to detail and basic numerical skills.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling.
• Willing to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Basic IT skills for warehouse documentation.
• Reliable, hardworking and safety-conscious.
• Able to work rotating shifts (6:00–14:00, 14:00–22:00).
• Full valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Operate Counterbalance and Reach forklifts to move stock.
• Receive and inspect incoming goods for damage or discrepancies.
• Move and store products safely within the warehouse.
• Complete warehouse paperwork and maintain records.
• Support the team to hit productivity targets.
• Maintain a clean and safe warehouse environment.
• Follow health and safety procedures and PPE usage.
• Assist with additional duties as required.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift

Reach forklift

Job description

Lawrence Dean Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a successful manufacturing business for an experienced Warehouse Operative with valid Counterbalance and/or Reach forklift licences.

The role is 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri with rotating 6:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00 shifts, offering career progression and salary increases as you develop.

Starting salary £26,719 with structured progression and a permanent opportunity within a supportive team.