Forklift Driver / General Operative

JOBS247 INC LTD; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

JOBS247 INC LTD is seeking a motivated Forklift Operator/General Operative at a leading UK manufacturing site near Tonbridge, Kent. The role focuses on safely operating a counterbalance forklift to move materials and components within a busy warehouse environment.

You will assist with goods in/out, stock control, picking and packing, and maintain high standards of housekeeping and safety. Flexibility to work across departments and report issues promptly is essential.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift licence (refreshers can be arranged).
• Previous experience in a warehouse, production, or manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility to assist in different departments when required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck to move materials and components.
• Assisting with goods in/out, stock control, and other warehouse duties.
• Supporting the stores team with picking, packing, and inventory accuracy.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and safety across all areas.
• Report any issues promptly.

Skills

Forklift operation

Stock control

Flexibility

Job description

Driver / General Operative focuses on safely operate a counterbalance forklift truck to move materials and components.

What the role involves

• Safely operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck to move materials and components.
• Assisting with goods in/out, stock control, and other warehouse duties.
• Supporting the stores team with picking, packing, and inventory accuracy.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and safety across all areas.
• Report any issues promptly.

Skills and requirements

• A valid Counterbalance Forklift licence (refreshers can be arranged).
• Previous experience in a warehouse, production, or manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility to assist in different departments when required.

Confirmed role details

• Updated: Mon, Oct 20, 2025 3:32 PM.
• 6:30am – 3:30pm (Mon-Thurs) & 6:30am – 11:30am (Fri).
• My client is looking for a motivated Forklift Operator.
• Warehouse Assistant to join a leading UK manufacturer based near Tonbridge, Kent.