Forklift Driver/Warehouse Operative

Macfarlane Group Plc; Monkston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging distribution firm in Monkston seeks a Warehouse Operative to efficiently manage stock, ensuring timely order fulfilment and maintaining inventory accuracy. The role requires experience in a busy warehouse and valid forklift licenses. Benefits include a competitive salary and 27 days annual leave. This position offers a chance to grow in a dynamic environment focused on safety and quality control.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (increasing to 27)

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Employee discount scheme

Long service awards

Financial assistance for eye tests

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in a busy warehouse environment.
• Valid forklift licenses (Reach, Counterbalance FLTs or PPT).
• Demonstrable reliability in goods in/out roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock and ensure timely order fulfilment.
• Drive forklift and handle inbound/outbound goods.
• Optimize picking methods for efficiency.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Team collaboration

Health & safety knowledge

Communication skills

Basic math skills

Education

GCSE grades A-C in maths & English

Tools

Reach and Counterbalance FLTs

Powered Pallet Trucks

Job description

As Warehouse Operative you will efficiently manage stock at our local Regional Distribution Centre, ensuring timely order fulfilment and maintaining inventory accuracy. Attention to detail and quality control minimise errors and bolster reliability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with replenishment and inventory management.
• Drive forklift and handle goods inbound and outbound.
• Accept supplier deliveries, inspect incoming shipments against purchase orders and organise items efficiently.
• Communicate daily with the team to align on priorities and clarify tasks.
• Pick, load and dispatch goods accurately and promptly following order fulfilment procedures.
• Optimize picking methods for efficiency, factoring in order volume and priority.
• Record and store incoming goods precisely, verifying quantities and inspecting for damage.
• Process customer or supplier returns per company policies, inspecting and documenting items for restocking.
• Participate in stock counts and inventory audits to maintain accurate records and sufficient stock levels.
• Maintain high customer service standards when interacting with suppliers and customers, ensuring prompt and accurate information on orders and availability.
• Collaborate with Sales to meet customer delivery schedules, communicating potential delays or issues as needed.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations, reporting non-compliance as necessary.
• Uphold health, safety and ISO standards by identifying and addressing safety concerns.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience of working within a busy warehouse environment.
• Valid forklift licences (Reach, Counterbalance FLTs and PPT – Powered Pallet Trucks). We will consider any combination of two of these licences.
• Demonstrable track record of reliability in a goods in/out oriented role.
• Proven team player with a flexible approach and strong work ethic.
• Good grasp of general health & safety legislation/best practice and manual handling.
• Sound communication skills both verbal and written.
• Satisfactory level of basic maths & English ideally evidenced by GCSE grades A‑C.
• Desirable:
• Experience in prior role of close inter‑department working with sales/purchasing departments.
• Prior experience of working with diverse and multiple product lines of stock.
• Experience of working within a fast‑paced environment with the ability to prioritise tasks.

Package

Basic salary £28,665 (dependent on experience) with bonus and flexible benefits package including up to 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays & additional annual leave purchasing scheme).

Hours

45 hours across Monday‑Friday only (varied between 7:00am‑5:00pm).

Sector

Packaging distribution.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays.
• Additional holiday purchasing scheme (run annually).
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Free parking at the majority of our site locations.
• Annual (company paid) volunteering day.
• Employee assistance program to support & advise with wellbeing & any issues.
• Extensive range of training/development & potential progression opportunities.
• Employee discount scheme (discounts on several major retail/leisure brands).
• Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles.
• Enhanced HR policies relating to various employee rights & entitlements.
• Long service awards (5‑40 years).
• Charitable giving options.
• Financial assistance with eye‑tests/purchasing glasses (DSE users only).
• EE Mobile discount scheme.
• Candidate referral scheme (awards £750 for referring successful applicants to Macfarlane job vacancies).