Fork Lift Warehouse Operator

  • Reference icon Reference Number: 447954
  • PublishDate iconPublished Date: 21/09/2026
  • JobType iconJob Type: Permanent
  • salaryRate iconSalary: £12.71 - £12.71 Per hour
  • type iconHours: Full Time

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

Apply Today


If you're an experienced Warehouse Operative with a valid Counterbalance FLT licence and you're looking for a long-term opportunity with the chance of a permanent position, we'd love to hear from you.
Immediate starts available for suitable candidates.

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