Forklift Operator & Warehouse Specialist (LF Licence)

Apleona GmbH; Shannon, Ennis; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Apleona GmbH is seeking a General Operative with a Forklift licence to join our Shannon, Clare team. The role runs Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week, and involves operating forklifts, material handling, and general facilities support.

The successful candidate will have an LF licence, warehouse or facilities experience, and a strong commitment to health and safety. You will work both independently and as part of a team, with opportunities to contribute to site upkeep and stock management.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current and valid forklift licence (LF class or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a warehouse, facilities, manufacturing or logistics environment preferred.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling tasks.
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime or shift work when required.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and related handling equipment to move, load, unload and store goods safely.
• Load and unload delivery vehicles and containers as required.
• Pick, pack and prepare orders or materials per instructions.
• Perform general facilities and stock-support duties (put-away, replenishment, labelling, housekeeping).
• Conduct pre-start safety checks on forklifts and report faults to the Facilities Manager.
• Maintain accurate stock records and support stocktakes.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and use PPE correctly.
• Keep work areas clean, tidy and organised.
• Report hazards, incidents, or near-misses promptly to the Facilities Manager.
• Support other team members and facilities operations as needed.
• Perform other duties as reasonably required by the Facilities Manager.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Health and safety

Communication

Physical fitness

Reliability

Overtime flexibility

Job description

Apleona GmbH is seeking a General Operative with a Forklift licence to join our Shannon, Clare team. The role runs Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week, and involves operating forklifts, material handling, and general facilities support.

The successful candidate will have an LF licence, warehouse or facilities experience, and a strong commitment to health and safety. You will work both independently and as part of a team, with opportunities to contribute to site upkeep and stock management.