Forklift Driver Warehouse Operative

Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Wednesfield

Salary: £14

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and organised Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative to join our team.

The successful candidate will play an important role in the day-to-day running of our stores, ensuring stock is handled safely and efficiently, inventory is kept accurate, and customer orders are picked and packed correctly and ready for dispatch.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a busy warehouse or stores environment, takes pride in keeping things organised, and can work both independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

Operating both Reach and Counterbalance Forklifts to move and handle stock safely.

Loading and unloading deliveries and vehicles.

Breaking down incoming deliveries and checking stock against delivery notes.

Putting stock away in the correct locations and maintaining an organised stores area.

Picking, packing and preparing customer orders for dispatch.

Carrying out inventory control and maintaining accurate stock records.

Conducting stock checks and assisting with regular stock takes.

Reporting stock discrepancies, damaged goods and any delivery issues.

Ensuring all goods are handled, stored and dispatched safely and efficiently.

Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment.

Supporting the wider warehouse and stores team with general duties as required.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

Valid reach and counterbalance forklift truck licences.

Previous experience working in a warehouse, stores or stock control environment.

Good attention to detail and an organised approach to work.

Experience with stock management, inventory control and stock checking.

The ability to pick and pack orders accurately and efficiently.

A good level of physical fitness for a hands-on role.

A reliable, punctual and positive attitude.

The ability to work well as part of a team and manage tasks independently.

A strong commitment to health and safety procedures.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, offering a consistent weekday working schedule.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced forklift driver with reach and counterbalance experience, and you are looking for a varied role combining forklift operation, stores duties and inventory control, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV along with details of your relevant experience and forklift qualifications.

Job Title: Forklift Driver / Stores & Inventory Operative