Warehouse Operative / Forklift Truck Driver

  • Location:

    Altrincham, Cheshire

  • Sector:

    Retail

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £26,000 + Performance Bonus and Overtime

  • Contact:

    Halecroft Recruitment Ltd

  • Contact email:

    register@halecroftrecruitment.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    756

  • Published:

    2 hours ago

  • Consultant:

    Tricia Bullman

  • Expiry date:

    2026-01-05

Warehouse Operative / Forklift Truck Driver
Location: Altrincham
Salary: £26,000 + performance bonus + Overtime

We’re looking for a reliable, energetic, and proactive Warehouse Partner / Forklift Truck Driver to join our client’s busy Altrincham operation. If you bring personality, accuracy, and a strong work ethic, this role offers a great environment to grow and make an impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Optimise pallet space to maximise warehouse capacity
  • Prepare bulk stock for the replenishment team
  • Accurately pick and pack customer orders in a fast-paced setting
  • Carry out stocktakes and replenish stock following the process
  • Rotate stock to maintain product quality and date integrity
  • Safely unload containers and manage inbound deliveries

About You

  • 2+ years’ warehouse experience in a fast-paced pick & pack environment
  • Experience handling garments/apparel (advantageous)
  • Clean UK driving licence
  • Valid Forklift Truck licence is advantageous but not essential
  • Willingness to undergo training for FLT License
  • Excellent attention to detail; confident reading detailed SKU information
  • Numerate and computer-literate (basic WMS or Excel experience an advantage)
  • Strong communicator and team player
  • Hard-working, proactive, and committed to delivering great service
  • Customer-focused attitude

What’s on Offer

  • £26,000 salary (40-hour week)
  • Performance bonus
  • Supportive, trust-based working culture
  • Loyalty scheme
  • Medicash healthcare plan
  • 23 days’ holiday
  • Fun days, treats, and on-site Pilates/exercise sessions
  • Genuine opportunities for personal progression

Hours: June–August: Mon–Fri, 7:50am–4:30pm, Sept–May: Mon–Fri, 7:50am–5:00pm

Breaks: Paid morning and afternoon breaks, unpaid lunch

If you’ve got at least two years of warehouse experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that truly values its people offering long-term progression, recognition, and wellbeing initiatives you don’t find just anywhere.