Warehouse Operative

Huntress; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy manufacturer on the outskirts of Leeds is looking for a reliable Warehouse Operative. In this hands-on role, you'll operate a counterbalance forklift, handle customer orders, and manage stock. The ideal candidate has a valid forklift licence and ideally 2 years of warehouse experience. The salary is £25,500 with set hours from Monday to Friday. Please apply or email your CV. This position promotes diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Valid counterbalance forklift licence is required.
• Ideally 2 years' experience working in a Warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift safely to move goods around the warehouse.
• Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders.
• Load and unload deliveries.
• Process incoming stock.
• Perform stock checks.
• Handle customer returns and ensure orders are ready for collection.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and well-organised warehouse environment.
• Follow all health and safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Carry out quality checks and basic paperwork.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service skills

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Job description

My client based on the outskirts of Leeds City Centre are looking for a reliable and experienced Warehouse Operative to join their team. This is a hands‑on role working for a busy manufacturer handling customer orders, deliveries, and stock management.

Location: Leeds
Salary: £25,500
Hours: Mon‑Thurs 08:30‑17:30 | Fri 08:30‑16:30

The role

• Operate a counterbalance forklift safely to move goods around the warehouse
• Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders
• Load and unload deliveries
• Process incoming stock
• Perform stock checks
• Handle customer returns and ensure orders are ready for collection
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and well‑organised warehouse environment
• Follow all health and safety policies and procedures at all times
• Carry out quality checks and basic paperwork

The ideal candidate

• Valid counterbalance forklift licence
• Ideally 2 years' experience working in a Warehouse environment
• Strong communication and customer service skills

Please click APPLY or email your CV to [e-mail]

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We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

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