Forklift jobs in United Kingdom

Applicants must reside in or very close to Wolverhampton

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:00am to 3:30pm. Fridays 7:30am to 3:30pm

Become a Cadent logistics operative and take on a position that keeps you on your toes. You’ll play a key part in ensuring materials flow smoothly through the supply chain. This is a fast‑paced environment that demands strong organisational skills and a proactive approach.

• Managing Materials: Picking, receiving, and handling stock through our warehouse management system.
• Maintaining Accuracy: Verifying stock levels, managing PPE and non-stock items, and coordinating site waste processes.
• Operating Equipment Safely: Using mobile plant and lifting equipment correctly, ensuring everything is checked, maintained, and stored properly.
• Customer Support: Acting as the first point of contact for queries and requests, and occasionally assisting with call‑out or roving store duties.

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Previous experience in logistics or warehousing
• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in distribution and warehousing
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety practices, hazard reporting, and compliance.
• Computer literate, with good reading, writing, and numeracy skills. Clear communicator with excellent attention to detail.
• Forklift, Telehandler, Combi Lift, or VNA licences are a bonus – but not essential

Why you’ll love it: You’ll be part of a supportive team, working in a role that’s varied, hands‑on, and essential to keeping operations running smoothly. If you thrive in a busy environment and take pride in doing things right, this is the job for you.

At Cadent, we’re thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy!

We have a clear roadmap to drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.

We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together, we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers, whom we put at the heart of everything we do.

Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day – that’s why we’re committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves. For this role, we offer:

• Annual bonus
• Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
• An extra day off each year to celebrate life’s special moments
• Career development with funded learning options
• Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments
• Generous family policies and flexible benefits
• Retail discounts, gym access, and more

We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.

Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.

We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men’s Engagement Network (M.E.N) – can’t wait to welcome you!

To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon.

Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.