Forklift/Warehouse Goods in-Operative

Direct Recruitment (Midlands) Ltd; Stone; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Recruitment (Midlands) Ltd is recruiting a Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative for our Stone warehouse in Staffordshire. The role blends forklift operation with goods‑in duties, stock handling and accurate data entry on handheld devices.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, with no weekend work, offering a stable daytime pattern in a busy, supportive team. You should have forklift experience and licence, plus warehouse know‑how, good numeracy and the ability to work safely and

Qualifications

• Forklift driving experience and licence.
• Warehouse experience, Goods In/stock control preferred.
• Basic reading, writing and numeracy skills.
• Comfort using handheld scanners to input data.
• Physically capable of demanding warehouse duties.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklift trucks to unload deliveries and move stock.
• Receive, check and process incoming goods.
• Enter product and stock information into handheld scanners.
• Maintain clean, safe, and tidy working environment.
• Support wider warehouse team with general duties.

Skills

Forklift driving

Warehouse experience

Handheld scanners

Manual handling

Reading & numeracy

Job description

Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative – Goods In

Location: Stone, Staffordshire (ST15) Salary: £13.90 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm Shift: Days – No Weekend Working

The Opportunity We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative to join our busy Goods In team at our warehouse in Stone, Staffordshire. This is a varied, hands‑on role combining forklift driving with general warehouse duties, stock handling and the accurate processing of incoming deliveries. Please note: This is not solely a forklift driving position. The role involves regular manual handling, physical warehouse work and the use of handheld electronic devices to record and process stock movements. We are looking for someone who enjoys being active, takes pride in their work and can contribute positively to a busy warehouse team.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operating forklift trucks to unload deliveries and move stock around the warehouse.
• Receiving, checking and processing incoming goods.
• Carrying out regular manual handling, lifting and moving of stock.
• Accurately entering product and stock information into handheld scanning devices.
• Checking deliveries against paperwork and identifying discrepancies.Ensuring all incoming stock is correctly recorded, labelled and stored.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Supporting the wider warehouse team with general duties when required.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous forklift driving experience & Licence
• Previous warehouse experience, ideally within Goods In or stock control.
• Good reading, writing and basic numeracy skills.
• Confidence using handheld scanners or electronic devices to input information accurately.
• Ability to carry out physically demanding warehouse duties, with appropriate manual-handling practices.Good attention to detail and accuracy when processing stock.
• A reliable, punctual and hardworking approach.
• Willingness to undertake both forklift driving and manual warehouse duties.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

What We Offer

• Monday to Friday working hours – 8:00am to 4:00pm.
• Consistent daytime working pattern.
• No weekend working.
• Varied warehouse role within an established Goods In team.
• Supportive and team-focused working environment.

Who Would Suit This Role?

This position would suit an experienced FLT Driver, Forklift Operator, Warehouse Operative or Goods In Operative who is looking for a varied role involving both forklift operation and physical warehouse work.

You’ll need to be comfortable working on your feet, handling goods and using handheld technology to ensure stock is processed accurately.