Forklift Warehouse Operative

Holt Engineering Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-the-job training

Overtime opportunities

25 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Holt Engineering Ltd in Poole seeks a reliable Forklift Warehouse Operative to join a busy distribution team. The role requires a current Reach Truck forklift licence and warehouse experience, with duties including picking, packing, stock control and dispatch support.

The position is permanent with standard Monday–Friday hours, pension, and on-the-job training. Applicants should be motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work well within a small team to ensure accurate order processing.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience.
• Current Reach forklift licence.
• Good organisational skills.
• Reliable and punctual in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical fitness and hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Picking, packing and preparing orders for dispatch.
• Checking incoming deliveries and maintaining stock records.
• Packaging products securely for shipments.
• Booking transport and supporting goods-in and goods-out activities.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Completing basic warehouse paperwork and using computer systems.
• Supporting the wider team to ensure orders are processed accurately and on time.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Reach forklift license

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability

IT basics

Job description

We are looking for a reliable Forklift Warehouse Operative to join a busy and growing distribution business in Poole. This is a varied role suited to someone with previous warehouse experience, good attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently as part of a small team.
This role is permanent, and will require a current Reach Truck Forklift license.

Key Responsibilities:

• Picking, packing and preparing orders for dispatch.
• Checking incoming deliveries and maintaining accurate stock records.
• Packaging products securely for domestic and international shipments.
• Booking transport and supporting general goods-in and goods-out activities.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Completing basic warehouse paperwork and using computer systems.
• Supporting the wider team to ensure orders are processed accurately and on time.

Requirements:

• Previous warehouse experience.
• A current Reach forklift licence.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work safely in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic IT skills and the ability to work well within a team.
• Physically fit and comfortable with an active, hands-on role.

What's on Offer?

• Monday-Friday working hours.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension.
• On-the-job training and development.
• Occasional overtime opportunities.

If you have warehouse experience and are looking for a stable, varied role within a friendly team, we'd like to hear from you.