Warehouse Forklift Operative

The Work ShopSouthamptonreedpublished 10/16/2026

Your tasks

Warehouse Operative - Nursling - £27040 As a Warehouse Operator, you will work as part of a team to receive, process and dispatch metal of varying shapes and sizes. The role requires Forklift Counterbalance and Sideloader experience (including valid licences).

Duties for the Warehouse Operator

  • Typical tasks include Goods Inspection, Cutting, Deburring, Picking and Packing
  • Ensure stock is stored in a safe and logical manner
  • Ensure the warehouse environment is safe at all times, report any dangerous activity or hazards immediately
  • Supporting documents to include but not limited to, end of day check sheets, pre-use machine checks and forklift check sheets are correctly used and filled out.
  • Use all Hardware and Software equipment and software programs provided to carry out tasks; this can include but not limited to – IT equipment, email, software programs, calculators, scanning equipment, ID cards etc
  • Maintain good communication between team members, your Team Leader, Supervisors and management.
  • Ensure daily targets in your area are met and where possible exceeded.

Requirements

Candidate Competencies

  • Warehouse or Manufacturing experience
  • Sideloader and Counterbalance forklift experience required
  • Positive attitude
  • Comfortable with lifting heavy items

What we offer

Company Benefits include

  • 7:30am to 4pm (30 mins lunch)
  • 23 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 28 with service
  • Pension – 5% employee contribution, 3% employer (rises with service – max 8%)
  • Free car parking
  • Life assurance and income protection after 3 months
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • 24hr GP service
  • Discount portal

Other

The Warehouse Operator role may also suit candidates searching for: Counterbalance, Sideloader, Goods Inspection, Stock or Manufacturing, Forklift