We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Operative / Reach Truck Driver to join our client’s busy logistics team. In this role, you will play a key part in the safe and efficient movement of goods throughout the warehouse, with a strong focus on Reach Truck and forklift operation. You will be responsible for loading and unloading deliveries, moving and storing stock, replenishing locations and supporting goods-in and goods-out activities. The ideal candidate will have solid warehouse experience, a valid Reach Truck licence and a strong focus on safety and accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate a Reach Truck to move, load, unload and store goods throughout the warehouse
- Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely and in line with company procedures
- Load and unload incoming and outgoing deliveries using the Reach Truck
- Put away stock into designated warehouse locations, making efficient use of available storage space
- Replenish stock locations, racking, trays and bins as required
- Accurately pick and move components and stock for internal teams and outbound orders
- Prepare goods for despatch, ensuring orders are correctly picked, packed and documented
- Check incoming deliveries against paperwork, identifying any damaged, missing or incorrect items
- Carry out stock movements and support regular inventory counts to maintain stock accuracy
- Undertake banksman duties, helping to safely coordinate vehicle and forklift movements around the warehouse
- Ensure safe pedestrian management when operating forklifts and moving goods
- Assist with general goods-in and goods-out activities, including collections, returns and outbound shipments
- Complete basic warehouse administration including manifests, stock transfers, barcoding and related paperwork
- Carry out routine checks of forklifts, pallet trucks, racking and other warehouse equipment, reporting any issues
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe warehouse environment and follow all relevant health and safety procedures
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience operating a Reach Truck in a busy warehouse environment
- Valid Reach Truck Forklift Licence is essential
- Confident and competent operating a Reach Truck in warehouse and racking environments
- Experience loading and unloading deliveries and safely moving stock around a warehouse
- Experience with stock put-away, replenishment and inventory movements
- Banksman training or experience would be advantageous
- Good understanding of warehouse health and safety procedures
- Strong awareness of pedestrian and vehicle safety when operating forklifts
- Good attention to detail when handling stock, picking orders and checking deliveries
- Comfortable using warehouse systems and basic IT applications
- Good numerical and organisational skills
- Physically capable of moving boxes and equipment weighing up to 20kg
- Able to work independently and manage your workload in a busy environment
- Reliable, adaptable and safety-conscious
- Good communication skills and a positive attitude
- Strong team player with a commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy and service
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Reach Truck Driver / Warehouse Operative to take on a varied position where forklift operation is a key part of the day-to-day role. We are looking for someone who takes safety seriously, works accurately and can confidently operate a Reach Truck within a busy warehouse environment.
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