Forklift Operative

SRG Recruitment Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG Recruitment Ltd in Southampton is seeking a Forklift & Warehouse Operative to join a busy warehouse and logistics operation. The role involves picking/packing orders, loading/unloading deliveries, stock handling, and operating a forklift/reach truck.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30am–5:00pm, at £14.24 per hour (holiday pay included). Overtime is available as needed. The position requires a forklift licence and preferred reach truck experience; 3.5T van driving would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Forklift licence is required.
• Reach Truck licence is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• General warehouse and logistics duties.
• Picking and packing customer orders.
• Loading and unloading deliveries.
• Stock control and general inventory duties.
• Preparing goods for dispatch and delivery.
• Maintaining an organised warehouse and clean workspace.
• Operating a Forklift / Reach Truck.
• Potential 3.5T van deliveries as required.
• Working as part of a busy warehouse and distribution team.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Tools

Reach Truck

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.