Warehouse Forklift Operative

Saica Group; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Secure employment

Training and career development

Supportive team environment

Safety and wellbeing

Sustainability focus

Job summary

Saica Pack, part of the Saica Group, is hiring a Warehouse Forklift Operative at our Livingston site. You will move materials and finished goods safely, load/unload trailers, and support inventory. You must hold a valid forklift licence and have warehouse experience in manufacturing or logistics.

We value safety, accuracy and teamwork, and offer secure employment, training opportunities and a supportive environment within a sustainability-focused business.

Qualifications

• Valid Forklift Truck Licence/Certificate.
• Previous warehouse experience within a manufacturing, logistics or distribution environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Understanding of warehouse health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and follow operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload trailers and vehicles using forklift equipment.
• Accurately scan, identify, store and retrieve palletised goods.
• Support warehouse and inventory activities to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Work flexibly across a multi-skilled warehouse function.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards through a "Clean As You Go" approach.
• Follow company procedures, policies and operational standards at all times.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety requirements, reporting hazards, incidents and near misses promptly.
• Communicate stock discrepancies and operational issues to the warehouse office.
• Report any non-conformances that may impact product safety, legality or quality.
• Support compliance with BRCGS and quality management standards.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative and safety-focused working environment.

Skills

Forklift licence

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Numeracy

Job description

Warehouse Forklift Operative

Location: Livingston, EH54 8SE

Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits!

Contract: Full time, Permanent - Monday to Friday - Rotating 3 shift pattern

Join a Sustainable Industry Leader

At Saica Pack, part of the global Saica Group, we're helping to shape a more sustainable future through innovative corrugated packaging solutions and a commitment to the circular economy.

As one of Europe's leading packaging manufacturers, we believe our people are at the heart of our success. If you're an experienced Warehouse Operative with a valid forklift licence and a passion for working safely within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operative to join our operation, supporting the safe, efficient and accurate movement of materials and finished goods throughout the site.

Working as part of a highly skilled warehouse team, you will play a key role in ensuring products are received, stored and dispatched correctly while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and housekeeping.

As our Warehouse Forklift Operative you will:

• Safely load and unload trailers and vehicles using forklift equipment.
• Accurately scan, identify, store and retrieve palletised goods.
• Support warehouse and inventory activities to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Work flexibly across a multi-skilled warehouse function.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards through a "Clean As You Go" approach.
• Follow company procedures, policies and operational standards at all times.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety requirements, reporting hazards, incidents and near misses promptly.
• Communicate stock discrepancies and operational issues to the warehouse office.
• Report any non-conformances that may impact product safety, legality or quality.
• Support compliance with BRCGS and quality management standards.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative and safety-focused working environment.

What We're Looking For

In order to be successful in this role you must have:

• Valid Forklift Truck Licence/Certificate.
• Previous warehouse experience within a manufacturing, logistics or distribution environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Understanding of warehouse health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and follow operational processes.

It would be great if you had:

• Valid MHE (Material Handling Equipment) certification.
• Experience within FMCG, packaging, warehousing, logistics or distribution.
• Competent use of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of stock control systems and warehouse scanning processes.

Why Join Saica Pack

At Saica Pack, you're joining much more than a warehouse operation. You'll become part of a business committed to sustainability, innovation and continuous improvement.

In return, you'll benefit from:

• Secure employment with an international industry leader.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• A supportive team environment.
• A company committed to safety, quality and employee wellbeing.
• The opportunity to contribute to a genuinely sustainable business model focused on the circular economy.

About Saica Group

At Saica Group, sustainability is more than a goal - it's embedded in everything we do. Through innovative packaging solutions and responsible manufacturing practices, we're helping customers reduce environmental impact while building a more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities, environmental protection, occupational risk prevention and maintaining a healthy balance between professional and personal life.

If you're looking for your next challenge within a forward-thinking manufacturing business,