Job Description
Warehouse Operative / Forklift Driver | Reach & Counterbalance FLT Driver
Barnstaple | Monday to Friday | 8:30am-5:00pm | Full-Time
Introduction
Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced Warehouse Operative / Forklift Driver to join a busy warehouse team.
This is a varied, hands-on role involving the handling of large and heavy goods, picking and packing customer orders, operating forklifts and supporting both warehouse operations and local walk-in customers.
What We Offer
- Monday to Friday working pattern.
- 8:30am-5:00pm working hours.
- 1-hour lunch break.
- Full-time position.
- Varied warehouse role combining forklift operation, stock control and customer service.
- Opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team.
Key Duties
- Pick and pack orders using a handheld PDA.
- Process orders for walk-in customers.
- Load and unload deliveries safely.
- Put stock away and replenish pick faces.
- Maintain accurate stock levels and carry out FIFO stock rotation.
- Process supplier returns.
- Operate Reach and Counterbalance forklifts.
- Complete forklift safety checks and maintain accurate records.
- Keep the warehouse clean, tidy and safe.
- Assist with general warehouse maintenance as required.
- Provide friendly and helpful service to customers.
Requirements
- Experienced and certified Reach and Counterbalance Forklift Driver.
- Experience handling heavy and palletised goods.
- Full UK driving licence with a maximum of 3 points.
- Computer literate and confident using handheld systems.
- Reliable with good timekeeping.
- Friendly, approachable and professional manner.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Interested?
If you're an experienced Warehouse Operative, Forklift Driver, Reach Driver or Counterbalance Forklift Driver looking for your next opportunity, apply now with your up-to-date CV or contact Acorn by Synergie for more information.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
Forklift/Warehouse in Barnstaple employer: Acorn by Synergie
Acorn by Synergie is an excellent employer, offering a stable Monday to Friday role with no weekend working, making it ideal for those seeking work-life balance. Employees benefit from a comprehensive package including generous holiday allowance, private medical insurance, and ongoing wellbeing support, all within a supportive and safety-focused work culture that encourages professional growth and teamwork in the vibrant industrial setting of Newton Abbot.
