Forklift Driver Warehouse Operative

First Recruitment Services Ltd.; Pease Pottage; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Services Ltd. is recruiting for a Warehouse Operative in Pease Pottage, UK. Must have a Reach and Counterbalance forklift license. Role involves receiving, packing, and dispatching orders in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Working hours are 07:30–16:30, Monday to Friday. Pay is £15.00 per hour. Candidates should be reliable, with good numeracy, literacy, and team-working abilities. Health and safety procedures must be followed at all times.

Qualifications

• Forklift license with Counterbalance and Reach experience.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, unloading and checking deliveries against paperwork.
• Picking, packing and preparing customer orders for dispatch.
• Loading and unloading vehicles safely.
• Organising stock and ensuring items are stored correctly.
• Carrying out stock checks and maintaining inventory records.
• Operating warehouse equipment, including Counterbalance and Reach Forklifts.

Skills

Forklift license

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Manual handling

Numeracy

Job description

Date posted: 21 October 2026

Pay: £15.00 per hour

Forklift Driver & Warehouse Operative - MUST HAVE REACH & COUNTERBALANCE FORKLIFT LICENSE TO BE CONSIDERED.

We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Operative to join a busy and growing warehouse team. This is a hands-on role offering consistent hours and the opportunity to work within a fast-paced distribution environment.

Monday to Friday -07:30am - 4:30pm

Pay: £15.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Receiving, unloading and checking deliveries against paperwork.
• Picking, packing and preparing customer orders for dispatch.
• Loading and unloading vehicles safely.
• Organising stock and ensuring items are stored in the correct locations.
• Carrying out stock checks and maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Operating warehouse equipment, including Counterbalance and Reach Forklifts where required.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Following health and safety procedures at all times.
• Supporting colleagues and other departments to ensure smooth warehouse operations.

What We're Looking For

• Previous warehouse, logistics, removals or stock control experience desirable.
• Counterbalance and Reach Forklift experience.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Reliable, hardworking and flexible approach to work.
• Ability to carry out manual handling duties and work on your feet throughout the day.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.

Berry Recruitment Services Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment business in relation to this assignment