Forklift Operative

SRG Recruitment Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG Recruitment Ltd is seeking a motivated Forklift & Warehouse Operative for a busy Southampton warehouse and logistics operation. Previous warehouse experience and forklift qualifications are preferred, with a strong emphasis on safety and accuracy.

The role offers regular Monday to Friday hours (7:30am–5:00pm) at £14.24 per hour, with overtime as needed. You will handle picking, packing, loading, stock control, and occasional van deliveries, supporting a busy distribution team.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Forklift licence required.
• Reach Truck licence highly desirable.
• Good level of physical fitness.
• Reliable and hardworking attitude.
• Good attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to overtime when required.
• 3.5T van driving experience/licence would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• General warehouse and logistics duties.
• Picking and packing customer orders.
• Loading and unloading deliveries.
• Moving and handling stock.
• Packing stock away and maintaining an organised warehouse.
• Wrapping and preparing pallets.
• Operating a Forklift / Reach Truck.
• Stock control and general inventory duties.
• Preparing goods for dispatch and delivery.
• Keeping the warehouse clean, tidy and safe.
• Following Health & Safety procedures.
• Eventually operating various warehouse machinery and equipment.
• Potential 3.5T van deliveries as required.

Skills

Forklift licence

Reach Truck licence

Warehouse experience

Physical fitness

Reliability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

3.5T van driving

Job description

FORKLIFT & WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE - SOUTHAMPTON

SRG Recruitment are looking for a highly motivated, physically fit and reliable Forklift & Warehouse Operative to join a busy warehouse and logistics operation in the Southampton area. If you have previous warehouse, forklift, logistics, distribution, picking & packing or stock-handling experience, we would love to hear from you!

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday
• 7:30am - 5:00pm
• £14.24 per hour (holiday pay included in hourly rate)
• Overtime available when required

Duties & Responsibilities

• General warehouse and logistics duties
• Picking and packing customer orders
• Loading and unloading deliveries
• Moving and handling stock
• Packing stock away and maintaining an organised warehouse
• Wrapping and preparing pallets
• Operating a Forklift / Reach Truck
• Stock control and general inventory duties
• Preparing goods for dispatch and delivery
• Keeping the warehouse clean, tidy and safe
• Following Health & Safety procedures
• Eventually operating various warehouse machinery and equipment
• Potential 3.5T van deliveries as required
• Working as part of a busy warehouse and distribution team

Requirements

• Previous warehouse experience is preferred
• Forklift licence required
• Reach Truck licence is highly desirable
• Good level of physical fitness
• Reliable and hardworking attitude
• Good attention to detail
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible approach to overtime when required
• 3.5T van driving experience/licence would be advantageous

Overtime is required when necessary, although this will not be every day and will only be when business needs require it.