Forklift Warehouse Operative
Location: Nantgarw
Salary: £36,877 (including 25% shift allowance)
Hours: 40 per week, rotating shifts
Shifts:
* Days: 6am-2pm (Mon-Fri)
* Afternoons: 2pm-10pm (Mon-Fri)
(Night shift may be introduced in 2026)
Manpower is recruiting a Forklift Warehouse Operative for our client in Nantgarw. We're looking for someone flexible, reliable, and proactive, ideally with experience in a production or manufacturing environment. You'll play a key part in keeping warehouse operations efficient, accurate and safe.
Main duties
* Carry out general warehouse duties across goods in, dispatch, and returns
* Pick, pack, wrap, label, and prepare customer orders for dispatch
* Load courier vehicles and unload incoming deliveries
* Conduct stock checks and stock takes
* Use the in-house system (RADIUS) to record activity accurately
* Maintain high standards of quality, service, and housekeeping
* Support continuous improvement and safety initiatives across the site
* Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments
What you'll need
* Valid RTITB or ITSSAR Counterbalance licence (essential)
* Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) Forklift licence (desirable)
* Ability to work rotating shifts
* Strong work ethic with great attention to detail
* Experience in modern warehousing, goods in/out, and WMS systems (Radius or similar)
* Understanding of safety, quality, and customer service standards
* Self-motivated, dependable, and willing to learn
This role evolves with the needs of the business, so you'll be encouraged to develop your skills and adapt to new challenges