Loader - Night - Forklift (Reach)

Smith & Brock Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend bonus

Extra day off for your birthday

Earned wage access

30% off at Sylva Café

Uniform and PPE provided

Career progression

Job summary

Smith & Brock is seeking a dependable Loader with a valid forklift licence to join our warehouse night team in London. You will handle picking, packing, loading, and unloading duties while maintaining accuracy and safety. Night shifts are required with a rotation for an additional day off.

We offer progression and a stable role in a family-run fresh produce business. You'll operate a forklift (reach) and work closely with the team to meet nightly targets, ensuring safe handling of goods and

Qualifications

• Valid forklift licence (reach) is essential.
• Willingness to work night shifts.
• Physically fit with good manual handling.
• Warehouse experience is a plus, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely to move, load and position stock.
• Pick and pack orders accurately and with care.
• Load and unload vehicles for early morning dispatch.
• Keep the warehouse clean, organised and safe.
• Work as part of a team to hit nightly targets.
• Follow company procedures and health & safety standards.

Skills

Team player

Good communication

Work at pace

Tools

Forklift licence (reach)

Job description

Loader – Forklift Licence

Location: Smith & Brock

Full-time: Night Shift Saturday night always off, plus another day in rotation

Salary: £14 to £15

About us

Smith & Brock is a proudly family-run fresh produce and fine foods business, supplying London's best hotels, restaurants, and caterers. We believe in quality without compromise, honest sourcing, and looking after our people. Every role here is part of something bigger, getting exceptional food from growers to tables, and doing it with care.

The role

We're looking for a dependable, hard-working Loader to join our warehouse night team. You'll hold a valid forklift licence and be confident operating machinery safely alongside hands-on picking, packing, and loading duties. If you take pride in accuracy, thrive working nights, and want a role with real stability and progression, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

• Operating a forklift safely to move, load, and position stock throughout the warehouse
• Picking and packing orders accurately and with care
• Loading and unloading vehicles, ensuring goods are handled correctly and ready for early morning dispatch
• Keeping the warehouse clean, organised, and safe at all times
• Working as part of a team to hit nightly targets
• Following company procedures and health & safety standards

What we're looking for

• A valid forklift licence (reach), this is essential
• A team player with a strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Good communication skills and the ability to work at pace
• Previous warehouse experience is a plus, but we'll train the right person
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
• Available for night shifts

What's in it for you

Enjoy a weekly shop of fresh fruit and veg at cost price, plus:

• Refer a friend bonus
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Earned wage access, get paid early before payday
• 30% off at Sylva Café
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Career progression, we grow our own talent, and many of our team have built long careers with us