Warehouse Operative/Forklift Driver

Ace Express Freight; Arklow; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Company Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Life Assurance

Up to 23 days annual leave

Excellent promotional opportunities

Job summary

Ace Express Freight in Ireland is seeking a Warehouse Operative with at least two years forklift experience to join our team in Arklow. You will carry out a range of warehouse duties including order picking, packing, loading, unloading and scanning, ensuring accuracy and safety.

You must hold a valid forklift licence, have strong attention to detail, excellent customer service and teamwork, and be prepared for a structured role with a six‑month probation. GDP/HAACP training is desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ forklift experience in a busy warehouse environment.
• Valid, in-date forklift license.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Positive “can do” attitude.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy, fast paced environment.
• Excellent Customer Service skills.
• GDP and HAACP training, desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out warehouse duties including order picking, packing, checking, loading, unloading, and scanning in a safe, accurate, and efficient manner.
• Completing relevant paperwork accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring records are maintained in accordance with Company procedures.
• Conduct pre-use vehicle and equipment checks, reporting any defects or issues in line with Company procedures.
• Report any load discrepancies, damages, shortages, or overages promptly and in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintaining a safe working environment by adhering to Health Safety procedures and keeping work areas clean, tidy, and free from hazards at all times.
• Complete all required training and maintain compliance with Company policies, procedures, and standards as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Promote a positive and collaborative working environment.

Skills

Forklift experience

Attention to detail

Can-do attitude

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Teamwork

GDP/HAACP training

Job description

About Us

Ace Express Freight are a global freight forwarding company with more than 30 years’ experience and a network of world-class partners.

We are proud to have been awarded the Deloitte ‘Ireland’s Best Managed Company’ accolade for 17 years in a row, a testimony to our culture of continuous improvement, our investment in our people, and our philosophy of going the extra mile for our customers.

About The Role

This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, secure, and accurate handling and transportation of goods, while following safe driving practices and complying with Company policies, procedures, and operational standards.

Contract Type

Contract Type: Permanent (6-month probationary period).

Working Hours

Working Hours: 7am-4pm Monday to Friday then 8:30-5:30 Monday to Friday (two-week rotation).

Location

Location: Ace Express Freight, IDA Business Technology Park, Ballynattin, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, Y14 A370.

Key Duties of the Role

• Carrying out a range of warehouse and operational duties including order picking, packing, checking, loading, unloading, and scanning in a safe, accurate, and efficient manner.
• Completing relevant paperwork accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring records are maintained in accordance with Company procedures.
• Conduct pre-use vehicle and equipment checks, reporting any defects or issues in line with Company procedures.
• Report any load discrepancies, damages, shortages, or overages promptly and in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintaining a safe working environment by adhering to Health Safety procedures and keeping work areas clean, tidy, and free from hazards at all times.
• Complete all required training and maintain compliance with Company policies, procedures, and standards as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Promote a positive and collaborative working environment.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum two years’ forklift experience in a busy warehouse environment.
• Valid, in-date forklift license.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Positive “can do” attitude.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy, fast paced environment.
• Excellent Customer Service skills.
• GDP and HAACP training, desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Company Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Life Assurance
• Up to 23 days annual leave (after 1 year of service)
• Excellent promotional opportunities

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the principal responsibilities and qualifications associated with this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or requirements. The successful candidate may be required to perform additional duties appropriate to the role, either now or in the future.

Ace Express Freight is an Equal Opportunities Employer