Warehouse/Forklift Operative

Profiles Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the Greater London area is seeking an experienced Warehouse/Forklift Operative to oversee the efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods. Applicants should have a valid counterbalance forklift license, strong computer skills, and ideally previous warehouse experience. The position offers a salary of £25K plus benefits, including free on-site parking. Flexible hours are available Monday to Friday, making it ideal for those who thrive in team environments.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Bonus

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a similar warehouse role.
• Proven experience in operating counterbalance forklift.
• Confident computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and delivering raw materials and packaging to the production facilities.
• Managing inventory of raw materials.
• Quality control of products.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift operation

Inventory management

Computer skills

Quality control procedures

Automated warehouse systems

Job description

WAREHOUSE/FORKLIFT OPERATIVE
We are on the hunt for a permanent full-time experienced Warehouse/Forklift Operative with a valid Counterbalance Forklift licence and intermediate computer skills has arisen with our Farnham based clients. Note forklift experience such as Reach or Bendy etc also considered. Ideally you may have previous warehouse experience within a controlled environment or manufacturing related business where you would be familiar with ISO or GMP processes. The purpose of the role is to take responsibility for the efficient and safe receipt, storage and dispatch of warehouse goods. Due to location a full UK driving licence and own vehicle is essential.
Salary - 25K + benefits including free on-site parking and bonus
Key responsibilities for the Warehouse/Forklift Operative include,

• Preparing and delivering raw materials and packaging to the production facilities
• Managing inventory of raw materials
• Quality control - follow procedures to ensure consistent, high quality product is handled and stored correctly
• Operating warehouse machinery including counterbalance forklifts, semi-automatic and automatic pallet trucks, and a pedestrian stacker truck
• Using the automated warehouse systems, monitoring and record keeping, particularly regarding CCPs in the HACCP system

The ideal Warehouse/Forklift Operative will need the following,

• Previous experience within a similar warehouse role
• Proven experience in operating counterbalance forklift (other forklift experience also considered and powered warehouse equipment
• Confident computer skills
• Experience in automated warehouse systems
• Proven experience in inventory management
• COSHH and manual handling experience
• Knowledge of GMP, GDP, ISO and/or BRC processes would be a huge advantage
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle essential, free on-site parking

Hours - 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 7.30am-4pm & 8.30am-5pm
This Warehouse/Forklift Operative role would suit a flexible person who thrives within a team, stays calm and focused under pressure whilst maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail within a busy work environment.