Forklift/Warehouse Operator (Nights)

Routes To Work South; Bothwell; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Bothwell is seeking an experienced Warehouse / Forklift Operator to join the PM shift, handling loading, sorting and preparation of freight for onward movement.

You will work with a team, follow Health & Safety procedures, maintain accurate scanning and data capture, and help keep freight moving across the UK and Europe.

Qualifications

• Hands-on forklift experience.
• Experience in a busy warehouse environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of health and safety.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable, hardworking and positive attitude.
• Good communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure without compromising safety or accuracy.
• Willingness to support colleagues and wider operation.
• Responsible approach to equipment and freight handling.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading lorries safely and efficiently.
• Moving and stacking pallets and freight using a forklift and other warehouse equipment.
• Sorting and allocating freight to the correct routes, trunks and vehicles.
• Checking freight carefully to ensure it is in the correct location before loading.
• Carrying out accurate scanning and data capture.
• Checking labels, pallet quantities and freight information to ensure accuracy.
• Identifying and reporting damaged, incorrectly labelled or misallocated freight.
• Preparing and organising freight for onward trunk movements.
• Ensuring vehicles are loaded correctly and ready to depart on schedule.
• Maintaining high standards of warehouse and yard cleanliness.
• Carrying out equipment checks and reporting faults or defects promptly.
• Following all site Health & Safety procedures at all times.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure the PM operation runs safely and efficiently.

Skills

Forklift experience

Warehouse environment

Attention to detail

Health & Safety

Teamwork

Reliable attitude

Communication

Time management

Working under pressure

Support colleagues

Equipment & freight handling

Job description

Job Specifics

• Reference No: LO423
• Location: Bothwell
• Hours: Full Time (2pm – 10pm)
• Salary: D.O.E
• Closing Date: Friday 23rd October 2026
• Why should you apply for this role:Strong company reputation

Job Overview

Our client is looking for an experienced Warehouse / Forklift Operator to join their busy PM team at their Bothwell site.

This is a key role within their operation. The PM shift is responsible for processing, sorting and preparing freight for onward movement, and they are looking for someone who understands that Health & Safety, attention to detail and teamwork are essential in keeping the operation running smoothly.

You’ll work alongside experienced colleagues and managers, playing a vital role in ensuring freight is handled safely, accurately and efficiently while helping us keep freight moving across the UK and Europe.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Key Tasks

• Loading and unloading lorries safely and efficiently.
• Moving and stacking pallets and freight using a forklift and other warehouse equipment.
• Sorting and allocating freight to the correct routes, trunks and vehicles.
• Checking freight carefully to ensure it is in the correct location before loading.
• Carrying out accurate scanning and data capture.
• Checking labels, pallet quantities and freight information to ensure accuracy.
• Identifying and reporting damaged, incorrectly labelled or misallocated freight.
• Preparing and organising freight for onward trunk movements.
• Ensuring vehicles are loaded correctly and ready to depart on schedule.
• Maintaining high standards of warehouse and yard cleanliness.
• Carrying out equipment checks and reporting faults or defects promptly.
• Following all site Health & Safety procedures at all times.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure the PM operation runs safely and efficiently.

Employer Expectations Skills/Knowledge/Experience

• Previous hands-on forklift experience.
• Experience working within a busy warehouse environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A strong understanding of Health & Safety.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A reliable, hardworking and positive attitude.
• Good communication and time-management skills.
• The ability to work under pressure without compromising safety or accuracy.
• A willingness to support colleagues and the wider operation when required.
• A responsible approach to equipment and freight handling.

Qualifications/Tickets/Licences Required