Forklift & Yard Operative – Stock & Delivery Prep

First Fence; Castle Hedingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts & Cash Back Platform

Holistic Wellbeing Platform

24/7 Employee Assist Programme

33 Days Annual Leave

Employee Product Discounts

Recognition Rewards

Job summary

First Fence is seeking a yard operative to join our busy depot in Canvey Island. The role requires operating a forklift, loading/unloading vehicles, and ensuring orders are prepared accurately for delivery. You will adhere to Health and Safety practices and support stock control across our UK depots.

You must hold a valid UK forklift licence and driving licence, with a clean record and the ability to work at pace in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Forklift Truck License is essential and must be current.
• UK driving licence held for at least 1 year with no more than 6 points.
• Strong health & safety awareness, ability to follow RAMS and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Follow Health & Safety practices and RAMS; keep stock in designated areas.
• Safely load/unload vehicles using forklift; ensure correct paperwork is completed.
• Inspect goods against manifest, rack safely, and forward paperwork to office.
• Accurately pick, label and prepare orders for collection/delivery; report quality issues to depot manager.
• Carry out daily forklift checks and routine maintenance; travel to head office/depots as needed.

Skills

Forklift license essential

UK driving licence

Penalty points max 6

Basic vehicle maintenance

Initiative

Team player

Customer service

Communication skills

Numeracy & literacy

Health & safety awareness

Flexible start/finish times

Ability to deliver if required

Job description

First Fence is seeking a yard operative to join our busy depot in Canvey Island. The role requires operating a forklift, loading/unloading vehicles, and ensuring orders are prepared accurately for delivery. You will adhere to Health and Safety practices and support stock control across our UK depots.

You must hold a valid UK forklift licence and driving licence, with a clean record and the ability to work at pace in a team environment.