Forklift Operative & Stock Control Specialist – Day Shift

Prime Appointments Ltd; Little Clacton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share scheme

33 days holiday including bank

Pension scheme

Sick pay scheme

Leave purchase option

Salary sacrifice schemes

Training and development

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd in Clacton-on-Sea is seeking a Warehouse Operative to join a busy logistics team. The role covers forklift operation, goods in, dispatch, order picking, packing and stock control to ensure materials are moved safely and deliveries are processed efficiently.

You will hold a valid B1 Counterbalance licence and a full UK driving licence, with warehouse experience. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid B1 Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence - essential.
• Previous warehouse, goods-in, dispatch or stock control experience.
• Full UK driving licence - essential.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• A strong understanding of warehouse health and safety.
• A reliable, proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck to move and position materials safely around the warehouse and yard.
• Loading and unloading commercial vehicles and assisting with shipping container deliveries.
• Picking and packing customer orders accurately, ensuring goods are securely packaged and protected.
• Preparing pallets for dispatch, checking labels and ensuring orders are ready for collection.
• Receiving deliveries, checking incoming stock and reporting discrepancies or damaged materials.
• Maintaining accurate stock records using warehouse management systems.
• Replenishing stock and organising storage areas to ensure materials are readily available.
• Supporting internal stock movements and deliveries between departments and sites.
• Carrying out regular stock checks and ensuring materials are stored safely.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and organised warehouse and yard.
• Following health and safety procedures, including safe forklift operation, load security and site traffic management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Communication skills

Tools

B1 Counterbalance Forklift Licence

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Prime Appointments Ltd in Clacton-on-Sea is seeking a Warehouse Operative to join a busy logistics team. The role covers forklift operation, goods in, dispatch, order picking, packing and stock control to ensure materials are moved safely and deliveries are processed efficiently.

You will hold a valid B1 Counterbalance licence and a full UK driving licence, with warehouse experience. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits.