Forklift Driver/Warehouse Operator in Leicester

Forklift Driver/Warehouse Operator in Leicester

Leicester Full-Time No working from home possible
Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage goods storage, prepare loading areas, and operate forklifts in a dynamic warehouse environment.
  • Company: Established manufacturing business with a strong team culture in Rothley.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay, discounted staff shop, life assurance, and private healthcare after probation.
  • Other info: Afternoon shifts available with great career progression opportunities.
  • Why this job: Join a supportive team and gain valuable experience in a thriving industry.
  • 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.

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 1400-2200. Salary £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 year’s full employment, others available upon successful completion of probation).

Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd

Contact Details:

Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team

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

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