Forklift-Certified Warehouse Specialist

Job Advert; Tendring; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

Profit share up to 20% of salary

33 days' annual holiday

Pension scheme

Full sick pay scheme

Wellbeing support

Leave purchase option

Job summary

Prime Appointments are recruiting a Warehouse Operative for a permanent role in Clacton-on-Sea. The role involves forklift operations, goods in, dispatch, order picking, packing and stock control to ensure efficient deliveries.

You must hold a valid B1 Counterbalance forklift licence and have warehouse or distribution experience. A full UK driving licence is essential and a proactive, detail-oriented approach is required.

Qualifications

• Valid B1 Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence - essential.
• Previous warehouse, goods-in, dispatch or stock control experience.
• Full UK driving licence - essential.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures.
• A strong understanding of warehouse health and safety.
• A reliable, proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck to move and position materials safely around the warehouse and yard.
• Loading and unloading commercial vehicles and assisting with shipping container deliveries.
• Picking and packing customer orders accurately, ensuring goods are securely packaged and protected.
• Preparing pallets for dispatch, checking labels and ensuring orders are ready for collection.
• Receiving deliveries, checking incoming stock and reporting discrepancies or damaged materials.
• Maintaining accurate stock records using warehouse management systems.
• Replenishing stock and organising storage areas to ensure materials are readily available.
• Supporting internal stock movements and deliveries between departments and sites.
• Carrying out regular stock checks and ensuring materials are stored safely.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and organised warehouse and yard.
• Following health and safety procedures, including safe forklift operation, load security and site traffic management.

Skills

Forklift operation

Full UK driving licence

Stock control

Loading/unloading

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Prime Appointments are recruiting a Warehouse Operative for a permanent role in Clacton-on-Sea. The role involves forklift operations, goods in, dispatch, order picking, packing and stock control to ensure efficient deliveries.

You must hold a valid B1 Counterbalance forklift licence and have warehouse or distribution experience. A full UK driving licence is essential and a proactive, detail-oriented approach is required.