Warehouse Operative Counterbalance Forklift Driver Evening Shift
Biggleswade £15.00 per hour Monday to Friday | 4:00pm − 1:00am 40 Hours per Week | Temporary to Permanent | Immediate Start
Are you an experienced Warehouse Operative with a valid Counterbalance Forklift licence? Are you looking for an evening shift offering £15.00 per hour and the opportunity to secure a permanent position?
Our client, a well established distribution company based in Biggleswade, is looking for Warehouse Operatives / Counterbalance Forklift Drivers to join their busy warehouse team on a temporary to permanent basis.
This is predominantly a picking and packing role, with some forklift driving involved. We're looking for hardworking, reliable candidates who are happy to get stuck into general warehouse duties rather than solely operating a forklift.
About the Role
As a Warehouse Operative / Counterbalance Forklift Driver, you'll be responsible for accurately picking, packing and preparing customer orders for dispatch, alongside operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck when required.
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to complete their first couple of weeks on the day shift (7:00am − 4:00pm) to undertake training and assessments before moving onto the evening shift.
What You Will Be Doing
- Picking and packing customer orders accurately
- Preparing goods for dispatch
- Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck when required
- Moving and replenishing stock throughout the warehouse
- Checking orders and ensuring picking accuracy
- Carrying out manual handling and lifting duties
- Organising and stacking pallets
- Supporting general warehouse operations
- Working efficiently to meet daily picking targets
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised warehouse environment
Skills & Experience Required
- Valid, in-date Counterbalance Forklift licence/certificate is essential − you must hold your own licence
- Previous Counterbalance Forklift driving experience
- Previous warehouse, picking or packing experience
- Happy to undertake predominantly picking and packing duties rather than solely forklift driving
- Articulated Forklift licence would be advantageous but is not essential
- Comfortable with manual handling and physical warehouse work
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
- Reliable with excellent timekeeping
- Able to work efficiently within a busy warehouse
- Must be available for initial training on day shifts
- Available for an immediate start
Benefits
- £15.00 per hour
- 40 hours per week
- Monday to Friday working
- Evening shifts, 16:00pm − 01:00am
- Temporary to permanent opportunity
- Weekly pay whilst temporary
- Immediate start available
- Friendly and supportive warehouse team
- Opportunity to secure a permanent position
If you're an experienced Warehouse Operative / Counterbalance Forklift Driver with your own valid Counterbalance licence and are happy to work in a predominantly picking and packing role, we'd love to hear from you.
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