Warehouse Operative and Forklift Driver

Location: Poole, Dorset

Salary: £29,000 DOE

Job Type: Full-time | Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week – 1pm finish on Fridays

A well-established and respected manufacturer based in Poole is looking for a reliable and motivated Warehouse Operative and Forklift Driver to join their team on a permanent basis.

The company has over 30 years of experience within its specialist sector and is recognised for providing innovative products and solutions to their industry. With continued growth and an expanding product range, they are looking for an organised and hands-on individual to support their busy warehouse operation.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous warehouse or logistics experience who is looking for a stable, long-term position within a professional manufacturing environment.

The duties for the successful Warehouse Operative and Forklift Driver

Receive incoming materials and goods in line with purchase orders

Check deliveries and report any damaged, faulty or incorrect stock

Identify and highlight stock shortages and discrepancies

Pick and prepare customer orders for dispatch

Pack pallet orders accurately and efficiently

Support production with packing and goods-out activities when required

Follow company procedures and maintain high standards of health and safety

Assist with other reasonable duties to support the team and wider businessThe requirements to be considered for this Warehouse Operative and Forklift Driver role:

Previous experience within a warehouse or logistics environment & goods-in/goods-out experience

A clean driving licence & a valid counterbalance forklift licence

Experience with stock control or working to productivity targets

Van driving experience

Experience using SAP or similar stock management systems

Ability to prioritise tasks and work efficiently in a busy environment

Able to use your own initiative and take a practical approach to problem-solving

Reliable, hardworking and able to work well as part of a team

Flexible and willing to work additional hours when required

A positive, can-do attitude and ability to work under pressureBenefits:

Competitive salary depending on experience

Monday to Friday working hours

1pm finish on Fridays

25 days' annual holiday, increasing with length of service

Free on-site parking

Health Cash Back Plan

Private Medical Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Volunteering Day

Birthday vouchers

Long service vouchersThis is an excellent permanent opportunity for an experienced Warehouse Operative and Forklift Driver who is looking for a varied role with a well-established Poole-based manufacturer. The successful candidate will play an important part in ensuring the smooth running of the warehouse, goods-in and stock management operations, apply with your CV today and Chelsea will call you