Warehouse managers want speed, accuracy, safety and reliability, and they look for forklift licences straight away. This example is for a warehouse operative in a distribution centre with counterbalance and reach truck licences. It works for warehouse worker, picker packer and goods-in roles too.
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Example warehouse operative CV
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Warehouse operative with four years' experience in a busy distribution centre, working across goods in, picking and loading. Holds counterbalance and reach truck licences. Consistently above pick rate targets with high accuracy, and a strong safety record. Looking for a team leader or stock controller role.
Experience
Warehouse Operative, Midshires Distribution Centre, Northampton (Mar 2023 - Present)
Pick orders with an RF scanner, regularly above the site's pick rate target with accuracy above 99.5%.
Operate counterbalance and reach trucks for put-away and replenishment.
Check in deliveries against paperwork and the warehouse management system, flagging shortages and damage.
Trained 10 new starters on scanning, picking routes and manual handling.
Manual handling, Midshires Distribution Centre, 2025
Fire marshal, Midshires Distribution Centre, 2025
Skills
RF scanning and WMS, Picking to target, Counterbalance and reach trucks, Goods in and stock checks, Manual handling, Health and safety, Shift work
Languages
English, Polish (native)
A warehouse operative personal statement to adapt
Warehouse operative with four years' experience in a busy distribution centre, working across goods in, picking and loading. Holds counterbalance and reach truck licences. Consistently above pick rate targets with high accuracy, and a strong safety record. Looking for a team leader or stock controller role.
Key skills for a warehouse operative CV
Pick rate and accuracy - Hitting targets without errors. Give your figures if your site tracks them.
Forklift and MHE - Counterbalance, reach, VNA, pallet trucks or order pickers, with the licence.
Scanners and WMS - RF scanners and warehouse management systems.
Health and safety - Manual handling, PPE and reporting hazards.
Stock control - Goods in, cycle counts and finding discrepancies.
Reliability - Turning up for every shift, including nights and peak.
Teamwork - Helping other areas when they fall behind.
What a UK warehouse operative CV needs
Licences - Counterbalance, reach, VNA or other MHE, with the accrediting body (such as RTITB, AITT or ITSSAR) and the date.
Pick rates and accuracy - If your site measures them, these are the numbers managers look for.
Systems - RF scanners, voice picking and WMS software.
Shifts and peak - Days, nights, weekends and peak season experience.
Safety record - Fire marshal, first aider or a clean safety record.
Achievement bullets to adapt
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Picked regularly above the site's pick rate target with accuracy above 99.5%.
Operated counterbalance and reach trucks for put-away and replenishment.
Trained 10 new starters on scanning, picking routes and manual handling.
Offered a permanent role after six months as an agency picker.
Flagged delivery shortages and damage at goods in, protecting stock accuracy.
Warehouse Operative CV questions
Do I need a forklift licence for warehouse work?
Not for every role, but it opens up more jobs. Many employers train their staff, and accredited courses are run by RTITB, AITT and ITSSAR approved trainers.
How do I write a warehouse CV with no experience?
Lead with reliability, fitness and any physical or shift work, then any retail, delivery or kitchen experience. Mention you are happy to work nights and peak.
Should I put pick rates on my CV?
Yes, if your site measures them and you hit or beat target. Accuracy rates are worth including too.