Warehouse operative / Forklift Driver

We are looking for an experienced and reliable Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative to join our team.

The successful candidate will have extensive warehouse experience, a current forklift truck licence, and the confidence to work independently while providing a friendly and professional service to our customers and suppliers.

Working Hours & Benefits

Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Pay: £13.50 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a gas bottle forklift truck safely and efficiently.
• Loading and unloading rolls of fabric from lorries and containers.
• Using pallet trucks and palletising goods.
• Banding and securing pallets.
• Picking and managing your own orders, taking full responsibility for accuracy.
• Counting, booking in and checking orders.
• Reading labels clearly and communicating order details to other members of staff.
• Completing delivery notes and other warehouse paperwork accurately.
• Liaising with customers, suppliers and delivery drivers on a daily basis.
• Following instructions clearly and working efficiently to meet deadlines.

About You

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a current, valid forklift truck licence .
• Have extensive previous warehouse experience.
• Be physically fit and comfortable with manual handling and loading/unloading.
• Have good basic maths and numerical skills.
• Have fluent spoken English and be able to clearly understand and communicate instructions.
• Have clear, legible handwriting for completing paperwork.
• Have excellent timekeeping and attendance.
• Have a pleasant, professional manner when dealing with customers and suppliers.
• Be reliable, hardworking and able to work independently.
• Have their own transport due to the location/hours of the role.
• Ideally have a stable employment history and demonstrate commitment to previous roles.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have recently completed a previous role and are looking for a long-term position.

The role includes a morning break, half-hour lunch break and afternoon break.

If you are an experienced forklift driver with a strong warehouse background, excellent communication skills and a reliable approach to work, we would love to hear from you.