Forklift Warehouse Operative

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Nantgarw; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Forklift Warehouse Operative for a client in Nantgarw, UK. The successful candidate will work 40 hours per week, with rotating shifts. Key responsibilities include general warehouse duties, picking and packing orders, and stock management. Essential qualifications include a valid RTITB or ITSSAR Counterbalance licence. Ideal candidates should be reliable, flexible, and possess a strong work ethic. Competitive salary of £36,877 includes a 25% shift allowance.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a valid RTITB or ITSSAR Counterbalance licence.
• Experience in modern warehousing and goods in/out is essential.
• Ability to work rotating shifts is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general warehouse duties across goods in, dispatch, and returns.
• Pick, pack, wrap, label, and prepare customer orders for dispatch.
• Conduct stock checks and maintain high standards of service and safety.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Valid RTITB or ITSSAR Counterbalance licence

Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) Forklift licence

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Radius System

Job description

Forklift Warehouse Operative Location: Nantgarw Salary: £36,877 (including 25% shift allowance) Hours: 40 per week, rotating shifts Shifts: Days: 6am-2pm (Mon-Fri) Afternoons: 2pm-10pm (Mon-Fri) (Night shift may be introduced in 2026) Manpower is recruiting a Forklift Warehouse Operative for our client in Nantgarw.

We're looking for someone flexible, reliable, and proactive, ideally with experience in a production or manufacturing environment.

You'll play a key part in keeping warehouse operations efficient, accurate and safe.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general warehouse duties across goods in, dispatch, and returns
• Pick, pack, wrap, label, and prepare customer orders for dispatch
• Load courier vehicles and unload incoming deliveries
• Conduct stock checks and stock takes
• Use the in‑house system (RADIUS) to record activity accurately
• Maintain high standards of quality, service, and housekeeping
• Support continuous improvement and safety initiatives across the site
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments

Qualifications

• Valid RTITB or ITSSAR Counterbalance licence (essential)
• Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) Forklift licence (desirable)
• Ability to work rotating shifts
• Strong work ethic with great attention to detail
• Experience in modern warehousing, goods in/out, and WMS systems (Radius or similar)
• Understanding of safety, quality, and customer service standards
• Self‑motivated, dependable, and willing to learn

This role evolves with the needs of the business, so you'll be encouraged to develop your skills and adapt to new challenges.

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