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