Forklift Driver/Warehouse Operator

Forklift Driver/Warehouse Operator

Full-Time No working from home possible
Thorn Baker Group

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Join a team managing goods storage and preparing loading areas in a busy warehouse.
  • Company: Established manufacturing business with a strong reputation in Rothley.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, discounted staff shop, life assurance, and private healthcare.
  • Other info: Afternoon shifts available; access to transport is essential due to limited public transport.
  • Why this job: Gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment with potential for permanent employment.
  • Qualifications: Experience in warehouse roles and a valid counterbalance forklift licence required.

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are looking for an experienced Warehouse Operative/Forklift Driver to work for a well-established manufacturing business based in Rothley, LE7, Leicestershire. This is expected to be a temp to perm position.

The Job:

  • They are looking for an experienced Warehouse Operative to work in their Finished Goods team.
  • You will be responsible for working in a team to manage the goods storage in the warehouse and to prepare the loading area to fulfil production demands.
  • You will have a number of other tasks and responsibilities to adhere to:
    • Moving pallets around the facility.
    • Preparing loading areas in line with loading schedule documentation.
    • Identify and report any damages or quantity issues.
    • Loading trucks if needed.
    • Operating a forklift and other MHE equipment once trained after being signed off to do so.
    • Stock taking when required.
    • Keep on top of housekeeping.

There is 1 shift available – Afternoons. Salary Β£13ph.

The Person:

  • Proven experience in a warehouse or manufacturing role.
  • Previous experience driving a counterbalance forklift and National licence.
  • Happy to work on either a morning shift or afternoon shift.
  • Access to own transport due to lack of public transport at certain shift times.

Extra Benefits:

The company offers some great employment benefits once you are with them - these include discounted staff shop, life assurance, attendance bonus, pension scheme, private healthcare and more (please note some are available after 1 years full employment, others available upon successful completion of probation).

Thorn Baker Group

Contact Details:

Thorn Baker Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Forklift Driver/Warehouse Operator

Forklift Operation
Counterbalance Forklift Licence
Warehouse Management
Goods Storage Management
Loading Area Preparation
Damage Reporting
Stock Taking