Fork Lift Warehouse Operator

Posted 8 hours 8 minutes ago by Manpower UK

Permanent
Full Time
Other
England, United Kingdom
Job Description
Warehouse Operative / FLT Counterbalance Driver


£12.71 per hour + Attendance Bonus Temp to Perm Opportunity Monday to Friday 5:30am - 3:30pm
Our client is looking for a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Operative with a valid Counterbalance FLT licence to join their busy team.
This is a temp to perm position, with the successful candidate being offered a permanent contract after 12 weeks. Once permanent, the hourly rate will increase.


Pay & Benefits

  • £12.71 per hour

  • Additional attendance bonus equivalent to £25 per week (paid across 40 hours worked) once perm

  • Bank Holidays paid at double time

  • Monday to Friday working pattern

  • Permanent contract opportunity after 12 weeks

  • Christmas Day shutdown


Working Hours

  • Monday to Friday

  • 5:30am - 3:30pm

  • 1-hour unpaid break

  • Paid for 8 hours per day


The Role


The first hour of each day is particularly busy, with deliveries arriving and stock being received. The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of warehouse duties including:



  • Receiving and unloading deliveries

  • Using a Counterbalance FLT to unload pallets and ingredient tubs from delivery vehicles

  • Checking the ordering system throughout the day for new and updated orders

  • Reviewing batch sheets on the computer from 8:00am onwards

  • Picking customer orders and prioritising urgent and same-day requirements

  • Preparing large orders onto pallets and smaller orders onto cages

  • Packaging products by hand into boxes ready for dispatch

  • Maintaining an organised and efficient warehouse environment

  • Manual handling duties involving products weighing up to 25kg


Requirements

  • Valid in-date Counterbalance FLT licence (essential)

  • Previous warehouse experience

  • Comfortable using computer systems and checking orders electronically

  • Good attention to detail

  • Physically fit and able to undertake manual handling duties

  • Reliable, punctual and able to work independently

  • Strong work ethic with a willingness to get stuck in and support the team