Warehouse Operative / Forklift Driver

First Recruitment Services; Crawley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Services in Crawley is seeking a Warehouse Operative / Forklift Driver to join a busy distribution team. The role offers consistent hours, a Monday to Friday schedule, and a pay rate of £15.00 per hour.

You will handle deliveries, pick and pack orders, operate Counterbalance and Reach forklifts, and help maintain stock accuracy and a safe working environment in a fast-paced warehouse.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse, logistics, removals or stock control experience desirable.
• Counterbalance and Reach Forklift experience.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Reliable, hardworking and flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, unloading and checking deliveries against paperwork.
• Picking, packing and preparing customer orders for dispatch.
• Loading and unloading vehicles safely.
• Organising stock and ensuring items are stored in the correct locations.
• Carrying out stock checks and maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Operating warehouse equipment, including Counterbalance and Reach Forklifts where required.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Following health and safety procedures at all times.
• Supporting colleagues and other departments to ensure smooth warehouse operations.

Skills

Forklift experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Warehouse Operative / Forklift Driver

We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Operative to join a busy and growing warehouse team. This is a hands-on role offering consistent hours and the opportunity to work within a fast-paced distribution environment.

Monday to Friday -07:30am - 4:30pm

Pay: £15.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Receiving, unloading and checking deliveries against paperwork.
• Picking, packing and preparing customer orders for dispatch.
• Loading and unloading vehicles safely.
• Organising stock and ensuring items are stored in the correct locations.
• Carrying out stock checks and maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Operating warehouse equipment, including Counterbalance and Reach Forklifts where required.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Following health and safety procedures at all times.
• Supporting colleagues and other departments to ensure smooth warehouse operations.

What We're Looking For

• Previous warehouse, logistics, removals or stock control experience desirable.
• Counterbalance and Reach Forklift experience.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Reliable, hardworking and flexible approach to work.