Warehouse Operative

Pearson Whiffin; England; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Warehouse Operative & Forklift Driver in Medway. The ideal candidate will have a forklift license and experience in a mixed-role environment. Responsibilities include operating forklifts, order picking, and maintaining warehouse organization. This position offers a salary around £31k and demands physical fitness to work long days.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Warehouse Operative.
• Counterbalance and reach truck licences preferred, in-house acceptable.
• Physically fit to work long hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Order picking using IT systems.
• Loading and unloading lorries.
• Preparing products for production.
• Ensure warehouse cleanliness.
• Meet KPI targets.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift operation

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Experience with stock control systems

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Warehouse Operative & Forklift Driver

Medway

Monday-Friday (12pm-10pm)

c.£31k

Do you have a counterbalance and / or reach truck licence ?

Do you have experience working in a mixed role including both forklift duties and general warehouse ?

I am looking to recruit a Warehouse Operative who has a forklift licence for a counterbalance and / or reach truck (in-house licences accepted) to join my client’s team! A great opportunity to join a well-established, market-leading organisation in a fast-paced role!

Duties include :

• Operating forklifts safely and efficiently
• Order picking using IT systems
• Loading and unloading lorries
• Preparing products for production
• Moving pallets around the warehouse
• Ensuring the warehouse is kept clean and tidy
• Any other duties required

The successful candidate will have / be :

• Previous experience as Warehouse Operative
• Both counterbalance and reach truck licences would be desirable, but just one will be fine (in-house licences accepted)
• Experience using computerised stock control systems
• Strong attention to detail skills to ensure items are picked correctly
• Organised and able to meet KPI targets
• Physically fit in order to work long days and stand for long periods of time on occasions

This role is being handled by Bradley Briggs, Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical Specialist at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment