Forklift / Warehouse Operator PM

Bullet Express; Uddingston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Bullet Express is hiring a Warehouse / Forklift Operator for the PM shift at the Bothwell site. You will load and unload freight, operate a forklift, and ensure accurate scanning and data capture to keep freight moving safely and on time.

You will work with drivers, supervisors, and warehouse teams to maintain high safety and accuracy standards while preparing freight for onward movement across the UK and Europe.

Qualifications

• A Valid Forklift Licence is essential for this position.
• Previous hands-on forklift experience.
• Experience in a busy warehouse environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload lorries safely and efficiently.
• Move and stack pallets and freight using a forklift.
• Sort and allocate freight to correct routes and vehicles.
• Scan and capture data accurately.
• Check labels and freight information for accuracy.
• Report damaged, mislabelled or misallocated freight.
• Prepare freight for onward trunk movements.
• Ensure vehicles are loaded correctly and depart on time.
• Maintain warehouse and yard cleanliness.
• Carry out equipment checks and report faults promptly.
• Follow all site Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

Forklift

Attention to detail

Health & Safety

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Warehouse / Forklift Operator - PM Shift (Bothwell Site)

PM Shift: 14:00-22:00

Join the Team at Bullet Express - We're Hiring!

Are you a hardworking team player who thrives in a fast-paced warehouse environment? Do you have a strong eye for detail and take pride in working safely, accurately and efficiently?

Bullet Express is looking for an experienced Warehouse / Forklift Operator to join our busy PM team at our Bothwell site.

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

Why Join Bullet Express?

At Bullet Express, you're more than just part of the workforce - you're an important part of the team.

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.

What You'll Be Doing

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

Health & Safety

Health & Safety is a major focus of this role.

Working safely is not optional. You will be expected to follow all site procedures, operate forklifts and warehouse equipment responsibly and remain aware of colleagues, vehicles and other activity around you at all times.

You must be confident reporting hazards, damaged equipment, unsafe practices or anything else that could compromise the safety of yourself or others.

Attention to Detail

Accuracy is extremely important within our PM warehouse operation.

Freight must be scanned, checked, sorted and loaded correctly. Small mistakes can result in freight being misrouted, delayed or loaded onto the wrong trunk or vehicle.

We are therefore looking for someone who takes pride in getting things right first time and understands the importance of carrying out checks thoroughly, even when working under pressure.

Who You'll Work With

• Drivers
• Shift Supervisors and Managers
• Office Support Teams
• Warehouse Colleagues
• Customers, suppliers and subcontractors when required

What You'll Bring

A Valid Forklift Licence Is Essential For This Position.

• 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.

What Success Looks Like

• Freight is handled, sorted and loaded safely and correctly.
• Scanning and freight information is accurate.
• Freight is allocated to the correct routes, trunks and vehicles.
• Vehicles are loaded correctly and ready to depart on time.
• Health & Safety procedures are followed consistently.
• The warehouse and yard remain clean, safe and organised.
• Equipment is used responsibly and defects are reported promptly.
• You work as part of the team to keep the PM operation running smoothly and efficiently.