Warehouse Operative and Forklift Driver, Chesterfield
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Monday to Friday / 7:00am - 3:30pm
Up to £30,000 per annum
Chesterfield
Above National Minimum Wage, Day shift, Full Time, Monday to Friday, Permanent
FLT, Industrial, Logistics & Warehousing
Search Area: Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Warehouse Operative and Forklift Driver, Chesterfield
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum | Salary reflects experience, performance, and development, with clear scope for progression and increased reward.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday / 7:00am – 3:30pm
Benefits:
- 32 days holiday, rising to 37 with length of service
- Nest pension scheme
- Ongoing training and career development
- Supportive and inclusive team culture
- Real opportunities for progression and promotion
Key Duties of a Warehouse Operative and Forklift Driver:
- Safely operate Counterbalance Forklift Truck
- Load, unload, and move goods across the warehouse and production areas
- Pick, pack, and prepare materials for manufacturing and dispatch
- Use stock control / ERP systems to record movements, update inventory, and maintain accurate data
- Conduct regular stock checks, cycle counts, and investigate discrepancies
- Ensure materials are delivered to production lines on time
- Follow warehouse processes, including goods-in, goods-out, and internal transfers
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment
- Support continuous improvement and 5S activities
- Report faults, damages, or non conformities promptly
- Work closely with production and logistics teams to meet daily targets
Experience & Skills of a Warehouse Operative and Forklift Driver:
- Valid Counterbalance forklift licence
- Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing environment
- Confident using ERP / stock management systems
- Strong understanding of safe manual handling and warehouse best practice
- Good accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to work to deadlines
- Strong communication skills and a proactive, team focused approach
Desirable:
- Experience supporting production or assembly environments
- Knowledge of lean principles, 5S, or continuous improvement
- Additional FLT licences (Reach, Pivot Steer, etc.)
- Experience in low volume, high mix, or bespoke manufacturing environments
This role is being advertised by Essential Recruitment and Professional, a recruitment agency.
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