Warehouse Operative / Forklift Driver
Location: Petersfield
Contract: Contract role
Salary: £15.47 per hour
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a client for a Warehouse Operative / Forklift Driver to join a busy warehouse and distribution operation on a contract basis. This role suits someone reliable, hands-on, and comfortable working shifts in a fast-paced environment.
Shift Patterns
Either -
- Fixed late shift: 2pm - 10pm
- Weekly rotating shifts pattern of 6am - 2pm and 2pm to 10pm
The Role
You will be part of a flexible warehouse team supporting daily operations including goods inwards, stock movement, picking, packing, and dispatch. Forklift driving will form part of the role alongside general warehouse duties.
Key Responsibilities
- Work in line with all Health & Safety procedures
- Receive incoming goods, check delivery notes, and store stock correctly
- Pick, move, and return materials, components, and finished goods
- Operate forklift trucks and other warehouse equipment
- Wrap, label, and load pallets for internal and external deliveries
- Carry out stock checks and cycle counts (manual and system-based)
- Deliver materials to production areas and move finished goods to storage locations
- Operate waste and recycling machinery correctly
- Complete basic equipment checks and report any faults or damage
- Support continuous improvement and lean working activities
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience as a Warehouse Operative and Forklift Driver
- Valid forklift license
- Good communication and basic numeracy skills
- Ability to priorities tasks and work accurately
- Comfortable using scanners, computers, and warehouse systems
- Reliable, flexible, and a strong team player
