Reach Truck​/Forklift Driver

Position:
Warehouse Operative - Furniture / Fragile units

Location:

Mitcham

Salary: £26,000

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Warehouse Operative to join a prestigious lighting and interiors manufacturer based in Mitcham. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting all warehouse operations, including goods in/out, stock control, and dispatch, ensuring an efficient and well‑organised environment. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate inventory levels, supporting the lighting department with receipting stock, and ensuring all customer orders are processed and dispatched accurately and on time.

• Receive, inspect, and record all incoming shipments, ensuring accuracy against delivery notes and purchase orders.
• Process outgoing dispatches efficiently, ensuring goods are securely packed and delivered on time to customers.
• Support the lighting department by receipting stock and supplies, ensuring inventory systems are updated in real time.
• Maintain accurate stock levels and ensure all movements are correctly logged on the company's ERP system.
• Work collaboratively with the production and workshop teams to ensure smooth running of the warehouse and on‑time order fulfilment.
• Liaise with the purchasing, sales, and operations teams regarding delivery discrepancies, damages, or delays.
• Safely operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment (training can be provided if required).
• Ensure the warehouse and yard areas remain clean, tidy, and compliant with Health & Safety.
• Perform regular checks on tools, equipment, and forklifts to maintain safe and reliable operation.
• Contribute to process improvements to enhance efficiency and organisation within the warehouse.

• Previous experience in a warehouse operative or similar role, ideally within a manufacturing or lighting.
• Previous experience handling furniture / fragile items / high end units.
• Counterbalance and/or Reach Forklift licence preferred (training can be provided).
• Confident in using Microsoft Office and basic ERP or stock management systems.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• A proactive, reliable, and safety‑conscious approach to all tasks.
• Team‑oriented with the ability to also work independently and use initiative.
• Good level of written and spoken English.

Salary likely £26,000 with potential for progression moving forwards.

Bonus scheme (likely 5% throughout the year) 1 Paid in July, 1 paid in December.

25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Flexible hours 08:00‑16:00 Monday‑Friday (37.5 hours).

Overtime available at a rate of 1.5 times.