At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate forklifts to manage high-value equipment for live events and broadcasting.
- Company: Join a leading logistics firm in the exciting events and entertainment industry.
- Benefits: Earn up to £32,000 with Monday to Friday hours and free on-site parking.
- Other info: Enjoy ongoing training and career growth in a stable work environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team that supports thrilling live events and broadcasts.
- Qualifications: Must have valid Counterbalance and Reach Truck licences and warehouse experience.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 32000 £ per year.
Right Now Group are currently recruiting for a Forklift Operative to join a specialist Events & Broadcast Freight Forwarder based in Woking. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established logistics business that supports the movement of high‑value equipment for the live events, television, broadcasting, and entertainment industries across the UK and internationally. This role would suit an experienced warehouse professional who holds both Counterbalance and Reach Truck licences and enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment where accuracy and attention to detail are essential.
Position: Forklift Operative
Location: Woking
Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30
Salary: Up to £32,000 (depending on experience)
Key Responsibilities of a Forklift Operative:
- Operate both Counterbalance and Reach Truck forklifts to safely load, unload, and move freight throughout the warehouse.
- Receive inbound deliveries, checking goods against delivery documentation and reporting any discrepancies or damages.
- Pick, pack, and prepare high‑value event and broadcasting equipment for dispatch, ensuring all customer and operational requirements are met.
- Load and unload vehicles safely while ensuring freight is secured and handled with care to prevent damage.
- Accurately label, scan, and store freight within the warehouse management system.
- Carry out regular stock checks and support inventory control activities to maintain accurate warehouse records.
- Work closely with the operations team to ensure shipments are prepared and dispatched within tight deadlines.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe warehouse environment in line with Health & Safety procedures.
Key Skills Required:
- Essential: Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence.
- Essential: Valid Reach Truck Licence.
- Previous warehouse experience within freight forwarding, logistics, or a distribution environment.
- Experience handling high‑value, fragile, or time‑critical freight is highly desirable.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure.
- Excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach to daily warehouse operations.
- Reliable, hardworking, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
What's On Offer:
- Salary of up to £32,000 depending on experience.
- Monday to Friday working hours (09:00 - 17:30) - no shift work.
- Free on‑site parking.
- Opportunity to work within the specialist events and broadcasting logistics sector.
- Stable, long‑term opportunity with a well‑established freight forwarding business.
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities within the warehouse and logistics operation.
Forklift Operative in Woking employer: Right Now Recruitment
Right Now Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a hybrid working model based in Stockport, employees benefit from flexible working arrangements, competitive salaries, and opportunities to engage in meaningful compliance and sustainability initiatives. The company fosters a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact the organisation's success and compliance standards.
