Warehouse Operative/ Forklift Driver

Are you an experienced Warehouse Operative with a valid Counterbalance and/or Reach Forklift Truck licence looking for a new opportunity with genuine career progression?
Our client, a successful and established manufacturing business, is looking for enthusiastic and reliable Warehouse Operatives to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its employees, offering a structured training and progression programme with salary increases as you develop your skills and move through the training and experience levels.
Working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, on a rotating shift pattern of 6:00am–2:00pm and 2:00pm–10:00pm, you'll be joining a busy warehouse and logistics team where teamwork, safety and attention to detail are essential.
Warehouse Operative – Job Overview

Pick and pack customer orders accurately and efficiently

Operate Counterbalance and/or Reach Forklift Trucks to move and organise stock

Receive and inspect incoming goods, identifying any damage or discrepancies

Move, organise and store products safely within the warehouse

Complete relevant warehouse paperwork and maintain accurate records

Work towards individual and team productivity targets

Maintain a clean, safe and organised warehouse environment

Follow all health and safety procedures, including correct use of PPE

Support the wider warehouse team with additional duties as required

Warehouse Operative – Skills & Experience Required

Valid Counterbalance and/or Reach Forklift Truck licence is essential

Previous experience working within a warehouse or manufacturing environment

Confident operating forklift trucks and handling warehouse stock

Good attention to detail and basic numerical skills

Physically fit and comfortable undertaking manual handling duties

Happy working outdoors in varying weather conditions when required

Basic IT skills and ability to complete warehouse documentation

Reliable, hardworking and safety-conscious

Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop new skills

Able to work rotating shifts of 6:00am–2:00pm and 2:00pm–10:00pm

Full valid driving licence

Warehouse Operative – Benefits Offered

£26,719 starting salary

Structured training and progression programme

Salary increases as you progress through the training and experience tiers

Opportunity to develop additional warehouse and operational skills

Monday to Friday working week

37.5 hours per week

Rotating early and late shifts

Permanent opportunity within an established manufacturing business

Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development

This Warehouse Operative opportunity is ideal for someone who already holds a forklift licence and is looking for more than just another warehouse job.
With a clear development pathway, structured training and the opportunity to increase your earnings as your skills and experience grow, this is a fantastic opportunity to build a long-term career within warehouse and logistics.
Please note: Applicants must hold a valid Counterbalance and/or Reach Forklift Truck licence and be able to work the rotating shift pattern.
Thank you for your application.
Please note Lawrence Dean Recruitment is acting as an employment agency & business. Due to the high number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to all applications individually. If you have not been contacted within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, but we may contact you about other opportunities in the future.
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