Forklift Operator Full Time Permanent

• Position:  Forklift Operator
• Salary:  £28,000
• Location:  Partridge Green
• Hours:  Monday – Friday
• Benefits: On-site parking, Gym membership. Company pension,

A well-established company in the education supplies industry is looking for a Forklift Operator to join its team. As a Forklift operator you will have a valid forklift certification and support the goods in and dispatch operations.

Forklift Operator responsibilities:

• Load and unload delivery vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintain accurate and timely records, including completing all necessary documentation.
• Operate forklifts (Reach, Counterbalance, and Flexi) and conduct daily safety inspections.
• Ensure the warehouse is clean, organized, and operates in line with Health & Safety standards at all times.
• Keep picking bins within the main warehouse regularly replenished to maintain workflow.
• Utilize handheld devices to manage stock and update inventory records.
• Support Goods-In and Dispatch operations as needed.
• Follow instructions diligently and assist with other tasks as directed by the manager.

Skills & experience required:

•  Valid forklift certification (Reach, Counterbalance, and Flexi essential).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a warehouse, particularly within a Goods-In or Dispatch setting.
• Confident using handheld stock control devices.
• Strong team player with a proactive and self-motivated attitude.
• Physically capable of manual handling and pallet packing.
• Reliable with a solid track record in attendance and punctuality.
• Able to follow procedures and complete relevant paperwork accurately.
• A practical thinker with basic problem-solving skills and a good general education level.

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.