Forklift/Warehouse Operative

SRG Recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG Recruitment is seeking a reliable Forklift & Warehouse Operative to join a busy warehouse and logistics operation in Southampton. The role covers picking/packing, loading/unloading, stock handling and pallet preparation within a fast-paced team.

Typical hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30am–5:00pm, with a wage of £14.24 per hour (holiday pay included). Overtime may be available to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience is preferred.
• Forklift licence is 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 would be advantageous.

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.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift license

Reach Truck licence

Physical fitness

Reliable work ethic

Attention to detail

Team player

Overtime flexibility

Van driving experience

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.