Warehouse Operative

Henfield, West Sussex

£33000 - £36500/annum

WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE (FORKLIFT / LOGISTICS)
Location: Small Dole, near Steyning, West Sussex
Salary: Up to £36,500 per annum
Job type: Full-time, permanent

ABOUT THE ROLE
A well-established manufacturer with an excellent reputation is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operative to join their team near Steyning. You will keep the warehouse running smoothly, managing goods in, storage, picking, packing and despatch of parts while maintaining high standards of safety, accuracy and customer service. This is a hands-on logistics and warehouse role with full training provided on import/export documentation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Receive, book in and store goods (goods in)
Pick, pack and prepare parts for despatch to a high standard
Coordinate timely despatch and liaise with suppliers and transport providers
Operate counterbalance forklift trucks (FLT) and handling equipment
Maintain accurate stock records and inventory
Support warehouse organisation, space utilisation and housekeeping
Ensure full compliance with health and safety standards
Support with import/export and shipping documentation (training provided)

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Strong warehouse experience
Counterbalance forklift licence and mechanical handling experience
Good IT skills, including Microsoft 365
Experience with MRP or warehouse management systems
Strong communication skills and attention to detail
Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team
Able to work under pressure and multitask
Physically fit for warehouse duties
Own transport (the site is not easily reached by public transport)

DESIRABLE

Shipping, export or customs documentation experience (full training given)

PACKAGE

Salary up to £36,500 per annum

KEYWORDS: Warehouse Operative, Warehouse Assistant, Logistics Assistant, Forklift Driver, Counterbalance FLT, Goods In, Despatch, Picking and Packing, Stock Control, Inventory, MRP, Shipping, Import Export, Manufacturing, Steyning, Small Dole, West Sussex

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