Warehouse/ Forklift Operative

Premier Work Support; Great Holland; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Work Support is seeking a Warehouse/Forklift Operator for a permanent role in Basildon. The ideal candidate will have warehouse experience, a Counterbalance Forklift licence, and a strong 5-year work history with no gaps.

The role involves loading/unloading, reporting shortages or damages, ensuring booking-in procedures, PPE compliance, and maintaining a safe, orderly warehouse. Shifts rotate 6am–2:30pm and 11:30am–8pm from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a Counterbalance forklift licence and solid warehouse experience.
• Good communication skills and a solid 5-year work history with no gaps.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight using a Counterbalance forklift.
• Notify Supervisor of shortages or damages.
• Ensure booking in procedures and report dims to relevant department.
• Ensure vehicles are handled promptly.
• Ensure Hi-Vis and safety footwear are worn by staff.
• Sign for freight on collection and maintain a clean, safe warehouse.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift licence

Warehouse experience

Communication skills

Strong work ethic

Job description

Our client based in Basildon is looking for a Warehouse/Forklift Operative to join their growing team on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate for this role will have previous warehouse experience, a Counterbalance Forklift licence, excellent communication skills and a solid 5 year work history with no gaps and a strong work ethic.

The Warehouse/Forklift Operative duties will involve:-

• Loading and unloading of freight going through the warehouse using a Counterbalance Forklift
• Notifying Supervisor of any shortages or damages
• Ensuring that the appropriate booking in procedure is adhered to and dims etc are checked and reported back to the relevant department.
• Ensuring that all vehicles are handled in a prompt manner
• Ensuring all people in the vicinity are wearing Hi-Vis and warehouse staff are wearing safety footwear
• Ensuring that all freight leaving the warehouse is signed for upon collection
• Maintaining a clean and safe warehouse

Hours of work are Monday to Friday. Flexibility with hours is a must as you will be rotating shifts. Shifts are 6am - 2.30pm and 11.30am - 8pm.