Warehouse Operative

Kent · Warehouse & Logistics

£28,000 per annum, inc benefitsNight shift

Counterbalance Forklift Operative – Fresh Produce

Location: TN15, Kent

Shift Pattern: 4 days on / 4 days off

Working Hours:2:00pm – 2:00am

Salary: Starting at £28,000 per annum

Status:Urgently Hiring

PLEASE NOTE:

This site has no access to public transport. A full UK driving licence and own transport is essential.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS – ALL MUST BE MET

This role has strict entry requirements. Only candidates who meet ALL essential criteria below will be considered.

  • Proven experience working in a fresh produce environment 
  • Valid or recently expired counterbalance forklift licence
  • Current or recently expired ride-on pallet truck licence
  • Full UK driving licence and own transport(no public transport access)
  • Good numeracy skills
  • Good physical fitness(manual handling involved)
  • Basic understanding of computer operations (Windows)

Candidates missing any of the above requirements will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operating a counterbalance forklift within a fresh produce environment
  • Loading, unloading and building loads safely and accurately
  • Scan picking, receiving and load building
  • Completing administrative tasks, stock checks and documentation
  • Using Windows-based systems and warehouse software
  • Maintaining accuracy in stock control and stock movement
  • Working efficiently while complying with health & safety standards

Highly Desirable (Advantageous)

  • Experience driving counterbalance forklifts in fresh produce or chilled environments
  • Use of Prophet software for picking, receiving or load building
  • Experience using live stock management systems
  • Background in chilled or fresh produce warehouses

Salary & Benefits

  • Starting salary of £28,000 per annum
  • Salary uplift upon successful completion of probation
  • Additional one month’s salary bonus

What’s on Offer

  • Fixed 4 on / 4 off shift pattern
  • 2:00pm – 2:00am working hours
  • Competitive salary with progression and bonus
  • Secure role within a busy fresh produce operation
  • Immediate start available

IMPORTANT REMINDER:

This site has no access to public transport. A full UK driving licence and own transport is essential.

If you have recent fresh produce experience, a counterbalance licence, meet every essential requirement, and can fully commit to night-based hours, we want to hear from you.

Apply now – interviews taking place urgently.


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  • How do I apply for Warehouse Operative?

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  • What are the shift details?

    Night shift

  • What is the pay?

    £28,000 per annum, inc benefits

  • Where is this job based?

    Kent

  • Who is the employer?

    Reed

  • Is this a night shift?

    Yes. This is a night shift role — shift times are shown in the listing above.

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