Reach Forklift Driver/Warehouse Operative

Thorn Baker Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Forklift Driver/Warehouse Operative in Plymouth, UK. This role involves operating forklifts, managing stock, and preparing customer orders. The ideal candidate must hold a valid ITTSAR accredited Reach licence, with a competitive salary of up to £13.50 per hour depending on experience. Flexibility with shifts and additional hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Good experience of stock control dispatch processes.
• Current valid ITTSAR accredited Reach licence essential.
• Ideally have a valid ITTSAR accredited Counterbalance truck licence.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Using Reach forklift truck and counterbalance trucks.
• Physical preparation and packing of customer orders.
• Stock Maintenance assistance.
• Loading/unloading lorries.
• Highlighting issues with warehouse/forklift systems.

Skills

Stock control dispatch processes

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Tools

Reach forklift truck

Counterbalance truck

Job description

Overview

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are looking for an experienced Forklift Driver/Warehouse Operative to work for a manufacturing company based in Oakham, Rutland.

Job Details

Working as a Warehouse Operative/Forklift Driver to support the shift of 0800-1630hrs, however some flexibility may be considered.

Shift times are 8am-4.30pm Monday to Friday

You will support the teams in carrying out material handler duties despatch processes.

You will provide cross-functional support/cover as and when required across all warehouse operation functions as and when workload demands.

Key Accountabilities/Role & Main Responsibilities

• Using Reach forklift truck and also counterbalance trucks
• Physical preparation and packing of customer orders
• Stock Maintenance assistance
• Loading/unloading lorries
• Highlighting issues/risks with warehouse/forklift systems/processes and propose remedial action/resolutions for discussion/agreement
• Correct/Safe storage of machines and goods, ensuring Safe Working Loads (SWL) are not exceeded
• Stock Location/Identification and Storage Management
• Salary is up to £13.50ph depending on your experience

About you

• Good experience of stock control dispatch processes
• current valid ITTSAR accredited Reach licence essential
• ideally also have a valid ITTSAR accredit Counterbalance truck licence.
• PLEASE NOTE - In-house certificate holders will not be considered
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• A problem solver and team player, also able to use initiative
• Excellent communication skills
• Good work ethic
• Excels at operating at a fast pace
• Flexible, able to work additional hours as and when required which may require occasional weekends

If you're interested in taking the step in your career and would like more information, please free to apply or contact us at [e-mail]