Warehouse worker cover letter: complete example 2026
An example cover letter for warehouse operatives and forklift drivers to send to logistics centres, companies and recruitment agencies. It shows how to highlight your licence, experience and availability in a few lines.
Example letter
Application for the Warehouse Operative / Forklift Driver position – [Site]
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am applying for the warehouse operative and forklift driver position at your [City] site. I have seven years of experience in retail and e-commerce logistics centres and a valid licence for counterbalance and reach trucks.
In my current job I unload 8-12 trailers per shift, put away pallets on racking up to 10 metres high and pick with RF scanners and voice picking, averaging 140-160 cases per hour. I take part in stocktakes and help new colleagues in their first weeks.
Your company is growing in e-commerce logistics, a sector where I already have experience, including the Black Friday and Christmas peaks.
I am available for rotating shifts, including nights, and can start immediately. I would welcome an interview. Thank you for your time.
Kind regards
Short version for email or job portals
Hello, I am applying as a warehouse operative and forklift driver. I have seven years of experience in retail and e-commerce logistics centres, a valid counterbalance and reach truck licence and experience with WMS and RF scanners. I am available for shifts, including nights, from now. Please find my CV attached. Thank you.
Why this letter works
- It puts licence and experience in the first lines, the two most requested requirements.
- It uses credible numbers (trailers, cases per hour, racking height).
- It shows reliability with an extra role (helping new colleagues).
- It closes with shift availability and an immediate start.
How to adapt it
- For a recruitment agency: use the short version and state the area you can travel to.
- For food or cold storage: mention food hygiene and working at low temperatures.
- With no experience: mention your licence (if you have one) and physical or delivery jobs.
Mistakes to avoid
- Forgetting your licence's validity.
- Not stating availability for shifts and nights.
- Long letters: in logistics people read quickly.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a cover letter for a warehouse job?
A short message with your CV is often enough, especially through an agency. A targeted letter helps when you apply directly to the company.
Should I attach my forklift licence?
Usually not: mention it in the letter and CV. Keep it ready, as it will be requested at the interview or when you are hired.
Need the CV too? See the CV example for this profession
