Warehouse Operative / Forklift Driver
15 days ago
London
We are looking for a reliable, hard-working Warehouse Operative / Forklift Driver to join our team in Charlton, southeast London. This is a hands-on, physically demanding role suited to someone who is switched on, dependable, and prepared for heavy manual handling throughout the day. You’ll be moving stock, loading/unloading deliveries, keeping the warehouse organised, and supporting operations both on-site and occasionally at other locations, so flexibility is essential. Key Responsibilities Goods In / Goods Out • Receive and check incoming deliveries for accuracy and damage, • Load and unload vehicles safely and efficiently, • Pick, pack, label, and prepare orders for dispatch, • Complete all relevant delivery and shipping paperwork accurately Warehouse Duties • Move stock safely around the warehouse using forklifts, pallet trucks, and manual handling techniques, • Lift and move heavy boxes and stock throughout the working day, • Organise and store stock correctly to maintain a tidy, efficient warehouse, • Prepare stock and materials for dispatch or transfer to other locations, • Assist with stock moves and warehouse support at off-site locations when required, • Report damaged stock, equipment faults, or safety concerns promptly, • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and health & safety, • Repetitive lifting and physical work Stock Control • Carry out regular stock checks and inventory counts, • Record stock movements accurately, • Help maintain accurate stock records and report discrepancies Essential Requirements • Valid UK Flexi Forklift Licence, • Valid UK Counterbalance Forklift Licence, • Proven warehouse experience, • Hard-working, reliable, and able to work at pace, • Good attention to detail and accuracy, • Flexible and willing to work at off-site locations when required, • Able to work well independently and as part of a team, • Good awareness of warehouse health & safety procedures What We’re Looking For The right person will be: • Switched on and proactive, • Prepared to get stuck in and work hard, • Dependable and punctual, • Practical, organised, and safety-conscious, • Flexible and willing to adapt to daily workload demands