Warehouse Operative / Forklift Driver

HENI; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HENI in London seeks a reliable Warehouse Operative and Forklift Driver for Charlton, southeast London. This hands-on role involves heavy manual handling, stock movement, loading/unloading deliveries, and keeping the warehouse organised.

You will operate forklifts, perform stock checks, pack and dispatch orders, and help with off-site stock moves when required while maintaining safety standards. Flexibility to work at other locations is essential.

Qualifications

• Valid UK Flexi Forklift Licence and Counterbalance Forklift Licence.
• Proven warehouse experience and ability to work at pace.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Receive and check deliveries for accuracy and damage.
• Load/unload vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Pick, pack and prepare orders for dispatch.
• Complete delivery and shipping paperwork accurately.
• Move stock using forklifts and manual handling techniques.
• Carry out stock checks and record movements.
• Report stock discrepancies and equipment safety issues.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and health & safety.

Skills

Proven warehouse experience

Hard-working reliability

Attention to detail

Team player

Safety-conscious

Tools

Flexi Forklift Licence

Counterbalance Forklift Licence

Job description

We are looking for a reliable, hard-working Warehouse Operative / Forklift Driver to join our team in Charlton, southeast London.

This is a hands-on, physically demanding role suited to someone who is switched on, dependable, and prepared for heavy manual handling throughout the day. You’ll be moving stock, loading/unloading deliveries, keeping the warehouse organised, and supporting operations both on-site and occasionally at other locations, so flexibility is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and check incoming deliveries for accuracy and damage
• Load and unload vehicles safely and efficiently
• Pick, pack, label, and prepare orders for dispatch
• Complete all relevant delivery and shipping paperwork accurately

Warehouse Duties

• Move stock safely around the warehouse using forklifts, pallet trucks, and manual handling techniques
• Lift and move heavy boxes and stock throughout the working day
• Organise and store stock correctly to maintain a tidy, efficient warehouse
• Prepare stock and materials for dispatch or transfer to other locations
• Assist with stock moves and warehouse support at off-site locations when required
• Report damaged stock, equipment faults, or safety concerns promptly
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and health & safety
• Repetitive lifting and physical work

Stock Control

• Carry out regular stock checks and inventory counts
• Record stock movements accurately
• Help maintain accurate stock records and report discrepancies

Essential Requirements

• Valid UK Flexi Forklift Licence
• Valid UK Counterbalance Forklift Licence
• Proven warehouse experience
• Hard-working, reliable, and able to work at pace
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Flexible and willing to work at off-site locations when required
• Able to work well independently and as part of a team
• Good awareness of warehouse health & safety procedures

What We’re Looking For

The right person will be:

• Switched on and proactive
• Prepared to get stuck in and work hard
• Dependable and punctual
• Practical, organised, and safety-conscious
• Flexible and willing to adapt to daily workload demands