At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive and deliver while supporting warehouse operations in a hands-on role.
- Company: Join a busy transport company with a friendly and supportive environment.
- Benefits: Earn £13.50 per hour, enjoy a varied role, and receive holiday entitlement.
- Other info: Work Monday to Friday with only one Saturday morning per month.
- Why this job: Perfect for those who love being active and working in a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Must have a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence and full UK Driving Licence.
The predicted salary is between 13.5 - 13.5 £ per hour.
£13.50 per hour | Full Time | Permanent
We're looking for a reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic Driver / Warehouse Operative to join our busy transport and warehouse team. This is a varied, hands-on role that combines local deliveries and collections with warehouse duties, making it ideal for someone who enjoys being active and doesn't want to be sat behind a desk. The successful candidate will spend the day delivering and collecting pallets and parcels before returning to the depot to support our warehouse operation until the end of the shift.
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday: 10:00am - 7:15pm
- One Saturday per month: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Pay: £13.50 per hour
The Role
- Loading your vehicle ready for deliveries.
- Delivering pallets and parcels to customers.
- Collecting pallets and parcels from customers.
- Driving a larger van, including Luton body vehicles.
- Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks.
- Operating a forklift to load and unload vehicles.
- Loading, unloading and sorting pallets and parcels.
- Assisting with goods in and goods out.
- General warehouse duties, ensuring the warehouse remains clean, safe and organised.
- Working efficiently as part of a busy transport and warehouse team.
Essential Requirements
- A valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence.
- A full UK Driving Licence.
- Confident driving larger vans, including Luton body vehicles.
- Physically fit and comfortable carrying out manual handling throughout the day.
- Previous experience in a warehouse environment.
- Excellent timekeeping and reliability.
- Good communication skills.
- Own transport to travel to and from work, as our depot is not accessible by public transport.
About You
- Hardworking and dependable.
- Friendly and professional with customers and colleagues.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Organised with good attention to detail.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Willing to get stuck in and help wherever needed.
What We Offer
- £13.50 per hour.
- Full-time, permanent role.
- Monday to Friday working with only one Saturday morning per month.
- A varied role where no two days are the same.
- Friendly and supportive working environment.
- Company pension.
- Holiday entitlement.
- On-site parking.
If you're an experienced driver with a valid forklift licence, enjoy physical work and are looking for a varied role within a busy transport company, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV. We look forward to hearing from you!
Driver and Warehouse Operative (Forklift Licence Essential) employer: Action Express Group
Join our dynamic transport and warehouse team where your hard work and enthusiasm will be valued. We offer a friendly and supportive work environment, competitive pay of £13.50 per hour, and opportunities for personal growth in a varied role that keeps you active. With only one Saturday morning shift per month and on-site parking, this is an excellent opportunity for those seeking a fulfilling career in a fast-paced setting.
