Warehouse Forklift Driver

  • Reed
  • Lisburn, County Antrim
  • Apr 27, 2026
Full time Logistics

Job Description

Senior Warehouse Operative required

Location: Lisburn, Northern Ireland

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm (1-hour lunch break)

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 (dependent on experience)

Reed is delighted to be working in partnership with a well-established business specialising in medical, healthcare and mobility equipment. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Warehouse Operative to join their Lisburn operation.

Benefits

  • Workplace pension scheme
  • Company sick pay scheme (following successful probation)
  • Statutory maternity pay
  • 20 days annual leave plus public holidays
  • Additional 1 day's annual leave for every 5 years of continuous service

The Role

Reporting to the Office Manager, the Senior Warehouse Operative will play a key role in the smooth day-to-day running of warehouse operations. This is a hands-on role that combines warehouse duties with coordination support and guidance to team members when required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised warehouse environment
  • Pick, pack and dispatch customer orders accurately and efficiently
  • Receive, unload, check and store incoming goods
  • Process delivery documentation and scan into Sage 200
  • Assist with coordinating delivery schedules and routes
  • Support and guide delivery drivers as required
  • Carry out stock checks, including quarterly and annual audits
  • Operate counterbalance and reach forklift trucks safely
  • Provide delivery support when required
  • Assist with logistics cover during absences, including booking inbound and outbound freight and administering GB-NI imports via the TSS system
  • Complete administrative tasks accurately and maintain records correctly
  • Report operational issues or product feedback to management
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments

Essential Qualifications:

  • GCSEs in English and Maths
  • Full, clean driving licence (aged 21+)
  • Counterbalance and Reach Forklift licences (Client can support the Reach Forklift License)

Skills & Knowledge:

  • Competent in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Ability to learn new systems quickly

Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a warehouse environment
  • Experience supporting or supervising team members is desirable

Please submit an up-to-date CV today via the "Apply" link, or you can call the Branch and speak to Donna