Forklift Operator – Landmark Group

Landmark Group, one of the GCC’s largest omnichannel retailers, is hiring a Forklift Operator for one of its distribution centers in Dubai. The role is responsible for safely and efficiently operating forklifts and other material handling equipment to support receiving, putaway, replenishment, picking, and dispatch operations within the distribution center — the physical backbone that keeps Landmark’s many retail brands stocked.

Expect the work to be hands-on and continuous: moving pallets and stock through the different stages of the warehouse, supporting receiving teams when new stock arrives, helping fulfill replenishment and picking requests accurately, and doing all of it while following strict safety procedures given the real risks that come with operating heavy equipment around other staff and moving stock. Given Landmark operates across multiple retail brands, the volume and variety of stock moving through a distribution center can be substantial.

It suits someone with a valid forklift operating license and genuine warehouse experience, who takes safety seriously and can maintain concentration and accuracy across repetitive but high-consequence tasks. Reliability and a steady, safety-first mindset matter more here than raw speed.

A distribution center's entire throughput depends on its material handling equipment being operated safely, accurately, and efficiently — a Forklift Operator sits right at the center of that, since receiving, putaway, replenishment, picking, and dispatch all rely on stock being moved correctly and on time. Mistakes at this stage, whether safety incidents or misplaced stock, ripple outward quickly: a safety incident can halt operations entirely, while a misplacement can mean the wrong stock reaching a store or the wrong item being picked for an order. Given Landmark Group operates across multiple retail brands sharing distribution infrastructure, consistent and reliable forklift operation is part of what keeps shelves stocked across the whole portfolio rather than just one brand. Operational efficiency at this level also has a direct cost dimension — a distribution center that moves stock quickly and accurately supports faster replenishment cycles, which matters for keeping stores in stock and customers satisfied.

Forklift operation at a large, multi-brand distribution center builds genuine, certifiable warehouse and logistics skills that are consistently in demand across retail, manufacturing, and logistics industries — a forklift certification combined with real operational experience at scale is a solid, practical credential that travels well between employers. Working within Landmark Group's distribution network specifically provides exposure to high-volume, multi-brand warehouse operations, which is more demanding and varied experience than a smaller, single-brand facility would offer, and that breadth is a genuine advantage when applying for future warehouse or logistics roles. The role also builds a strong safety discipline and attention to detail that distinguishes experienced operators from newer ones — safety records and demonstrated reliability over time are exactly what future employers and internal supervisors look for when considering someone for more senior warehouse roles. For someone building a long-term career in logistics or distribution center operations, strong performance as a forklift operator is often a direct pathway toward team leader, shift supervisor, or warehouse operations roles, particularly within a large organization like Landmark Group where there's genuine scope for internal progression as experience builds, and where a proven safety record carries real weight when those promotion decisions come around.

• Valid forklift operating license/certification
• Prior experience operating forklifts or material handling equipment in a warehouse or distribution environment
• Strong, consistent focus on safety procedures around equipment and colleagues
• Good accuracy and attention to detail for putaway, picking, and replenishment tasks
• Physical fitness appropriate for an active distribution center role
• Willingness to work shift patterns typical of distribution center operations