Warehouse Forklift Driver

Location: BridgendSalary: £15.50 - £17.50 per hour (DOE)Hours: 36.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri)

Reed Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a growing and forward-thinking organisation seeking a reliable and proactive Production / Warehousing Operative to join their operational team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, thrives in a hands-on environment, and is eager to develop and grow within the business.

We're searching for a motivated individual who brings reliability, initiative, and a positive attitude to the workplace.

Hours of work, Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate: £15.50 - £17.50 (experience dependent)
• Company pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus, based on personal and company performance
• 22 days' annual leave + 8 bank holidays
  • Increasing by 1 day per year of service (up to 26 days + bank holidays)
• S.S.P provided in line with legislative guidelines
• Potential access to private medical insurance after 1 year, linked to performance goals

Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Breaks:

• Two 15-minute breaks daily (Mon-Thu)
• One 30-minute lunch break (Mon-Thu)
• One 30-minute break on Friday

Total paid hours: 36.5 per week

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Handling goods inwards: unloading, stock allocation, and stock control
• Assembly and packing of components to consistent quality standards
• Preparing and processing goods for dispatch
• Generating and managing goods-out documentation
• Loading outgoing products onto transport
• Operating counterbalance forklifts for stock handling - Must have experience
• Completing operational process-control documentation and computer-based tasks
• Collaborating with colleagues to align on workload priorities and timelines

Please note: This list outlines the main responsibilities but is not exhaustive.

Career Development & Support

This role includes a 6-month probation period, during which regular feedback, goal-setting and development conversations will take place. Our client values growth, contribution, and personal development, making this an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term future.

Ready to Apply?

If you're a dependable, hands-on worker who enjoys varied responsibilities and wants to be part of a supportive, growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

• Strong punctuality and trustworthiness
• Experience in manual operations
• A counterbalance forklift licence (or willingness to be trained)
• Basic computer literacy
• A valid driving licence
• The ability to work independently, often unsupervised
• Ambition to progress and contribute to continuous improvement and business discussions

This role includes a 6-month probation period, during which regular feedback, goal-setting and development conversations will take place. Our client values growth, contribution, and personal development, making this an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term future.

If you're a dependable, hands-on worker who enjoys varied responsibilities and wants to be part of a supportive, growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Reed Recruitment and take the next step in your career!