Warehouse Administrator/Forklift Driver

Our client based in Borough Green in Kent are currently recruiting for a hardworking, reliable Warehouse Administrator/Forklift Driver to perform the daily duties and requirements of the warehouse. Although this is a Warehouse role there will be a large requirement of administration duties to be carried out. This role is more than just picking and packing the orders, you will be working in the goods in section and will involve forklift driving work. We need someone that can run the office in the warehouse for the team, processing labels, scanning the goods in and keeping the team up to date with the paperwork. There will be times you will need to work outside in the warehouse but the majority of the work will be on the computer in an administrative role.

Key Duties:

-Complete orders in an efficient and effective manner so customers receive orders correctly, on time, well packaged and intact. This includes choosing the relevant labels for couriers. 

Keep the warehouse in an orderly manner in conjunction with Health & Safety regulations.

Manage stock, including stock counts and regularly informing Account Managers when stock levels are near or below the minimum required.

Manage the Goods In procedure successfully, including all the relevant paperwork and checking of the stock.  

Use the correct lifting and handling techniques when dealing with moving stock.

Complete the Returns Procedure effectively using the correct locations, investigating the reason for the return and identifying next step.

Be fully conversant with the Warehouse IT, training will be provided.  (Candidate will benefit from experience in using Outlook, Word and Excel).

Gain full understanding of our client’s products.

Identify which packaging is required for orders.

Attend training and to develop relevant knowledge and skills when required.

The successful candidate would benefit from general warehouse experience and working with Shiptheory or any other online label systems.

Hours Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.30pm
Salary £18k - £20k per annum


(Ash Employment Services Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity).