Job Description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Warehouse Operative / FLT Driver / Forklift Driver to join a well-established company offering warehousing, pick-and-pack, and distribution services for ecommerce and retail businesses.

This is a 12-week temp-to-perm opportunity offering long-term stability and career progression, with a pay rate of £16.50 per hour during the temporary period, increasing to around £31,000 per annum plus bonus upon securing a permanent contract, along with overtime opportunities.

This is a hands-on role involving the safe operation of forklift trucks and mechanical handling equipment (MHE) to support efficient goods movement across the site.

Role summary:

Safely operate forklift trucks and warehouse equipment to move, load, and store goods. Support goods-in and goods-out activities, perform accuracy and quality checks, prepare orders for dispatch, use warehouse systems, carry out basic equipment inspections, and help maintain a safe, organised warehouse environment while supporting wider logistics operations.

Essential Requirements

• Previously worked as a Warehouse Operative, Factory Operative, Warehouse Assistant, Warehouse Operator, Warehouse Technician, Forklift Driver, FLT Driver, Materials Handler, Goods In Operative, Goods Out Operative, Factory Worker, Warehouse Worker, Warehouse Picker, Forklift Operative or in a similar role.
• Prior experience in a warehouse or factory environment
• Experience operating forklift trucks.
• Comfortable working rotating 12-hour shifts (days and nights)
• Awareness of health & safety procedures
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment

Pay & Benefits:

• £16.50 per hour (temporary rate)
• Circa £31,000 per annum + bonus on permanent contract
• Overtime available

Shift Pattern:

• 3 days on / 3 days off
• 12-hour rotating shifts:
  • 7:00am - 7:00pm (days)
  • 7:00pm - 7:00am (nights)

This is a great opportunity for a Warehouse Operative / Driver (MHE / FLT / Forklift / POEPT, pallet trucks) to join a well-established logistics operation with genuine long-term career potential, stability, and progression.

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