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Warehouse/Forklift Driver (Permanent)

27 May by 1st Choice Staff Recruitment Ltd : Bedford

Job Location:
United Kingdom -England -East of England -Bedfordshire -Bedford
Salary:
£29,069 - £29,069/annum + shift premium £1939

Permanent Warehouse Forklift driver

Bedford Based

Full-time | Shift-Based 4 on 4 off days 6am-6pm

Salary: £29069 plus shift premium £1939

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Warehouse Operative / Forklift Driver to join our busy warehouse team. This is a hands-on role focused on supporting warehouse operations efficiently while maintaining excellent customer service, high safety standards, and accurate stock control.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring goods are received, stored, picked, and dispatched correctly while maintaining a safe and organised working environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure all stock is picked, stacked, maintained, and secured to company and client standards.
  • Maintain excellent housekeeping standards throughout the warehouse.
  • Support safe warehouse operations by adhering to all Health & Safety procedures and company policies.
  • Accurately complete tasks within required timeframes.
  • Work collaboratively with warehouse, stock control, and management teams.
  • Unload incoming stock within agreed turnaround times and complete quality checks.
  • Record BBE details accurately and complete stock put-away procedures using RDT equipment where applicable.
  • Ensure safe manual handling practices are followed at all times.
  • Operate MHE equipment safely and only within authorised training levels.
  • Maintain clean and organised marshalling and storage areas.
  • Ensure goods are received and dispatched in good condition and orders are picked accurately.
  • Complete all required paperwork and pallet accountability procedures.
  • Attend operational meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Report damage, breakages, unsafe conditions, or dangerous occurrences promptly.
  • Carry out daily safety checks on warehouse equipment and record information accurately.
  • Wear and use all required protective equipment.
  • Support a flexible working approach, including shift patterns and additional reasonable duties as required.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications

  • Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence from a recognised training provider
  • GCSE level education or equivalent
  • Good written and spoken English

Skills & Experience

  • Experience working in a fast-paced warehouse environment
  • Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS/Locate IT preferred)
  • Experience using RDT scanners and barcode systems
  • Strong manual handling awareness
  • Computer literate, including Microsoft Office
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Organised and able to work to deadlines
  • Flexible, trustworthy, and approachable attitude
  • Customer-focused mindset with a proactive approach
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Safe and modern working environment

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