Warehouse Operative/Forklift Driver

Talented People; Horsham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp to perm opportunity

Long-term position with established,;g

Ongoing training and development

Friendly and supportive working enviro

Job summary

Talented People is recruiting for a Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative in Horsham. You will work Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:30pm, in a fast-paced warehouse environment, ensuring orders are prepared accurately and on time.

The role offers a temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term prospects in an established company, plus ongoing training and a supportive team. Own transport is preferred due to location and hours.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence – essential.
• Reach Truck licence advantageous; training can be provided.
• Previous experience in busy warehouse environment.
• Full UK driving licence and own transport preferred.
• Good understanding of warehouse health and safety procedures.
• Reliable, hardworking and able to work in a team.
• Good attention to detail and a positive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Operating Counterbalance and Reach forklifts.
• Loading and unloading deliveries.
• Moving, locating and storing stock safely.
• Picking and preparing customer orders accurately.
• Supporting goods-in and goods-out operations.
• Ensuring stock is handled correctly and safely.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe warehouse environment.
• Working with the team to complete daily requirements.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift

Reach truck experience

Team player

Health & safety awareness

Attention to detail

Job description

Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative

Location: Horsham - due to the location, applicants will ideally have their own transport.

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:30pm

Contract: Temp to Perm

Talented People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a well-established business in Horsham for an experienced Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative to join their busy warehouse team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands‑on role, is comfortable working in a fast‑paced warehouse environment and is looking for a long‑term position with a supportive and established company.

Working as part of the warehouse team, you will play an important role in the day‑to‑day operation, ensuring stock is handled safely and efficiently and customer orders are prepared accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating Counterbalance and Reach forklifts
• Loading and unloading incoming and outgoing deliveries
• Moving, locating and storing stock safely throughout the warehouse
• Picking and preparing customer orders accurately
• Supporting goods-in and goods-out operations
• Ensuring stock is handled correctly and safely
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe warehouse environment
• Working closely with the wider warehouse team to ensure daily requirements are completed efficiently

Experience & Requirements

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence - essential
• Reach Truck Licence would be advantageous, although training can be provided
• Previous experience working as a Warehouse Operative, Forklift Driver or within a busy warehouse environment
• Full UK driving licence and own transport preferred due to the location
• Good understanding of warehouse health and safety procedures
• Reliable, hardworking and comfortable working within a team
• Good attention to detail and a positive approach to work

What's on Offer?

• £13.00 per hour
• Monday to Friday working hours
• No weekend working
• Temp to perm opportunity
• Long-term position with an established and growing business
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Friendly and supportive working environment