ESS6925N - Warehouse and Forklift Operative

ESS Employment Ltd; Gloucestershire Science & Technology Park; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK employment agency is seeking a Warehouse and Forklift Operative for a temporary contract from January to June 2026 in Stroud. The role includes managing warehouse activities, operating a counterbalance forklift, and maintaining records. Candidates must have a full counterbalance forklift licence and possess strong decision-making and teamwork skills. Benefits include free parking, pension scheme, and employee assistance programmes.

Benefits

Free parking

Company pension scheme

Bank holidays

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Full counterbalance forklift licence is required.
• Experience with stock systems is an advantage.
• Computer literacy is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day warehouse activities.
• Maintain accurate computer records and conduct stock taking.
• Operate counterbalance forklift to unload vehicles and move products.
• Provide support to production when needed.

Skills

Full counterbalance forklift licence

Experience with stock systems

Computer literate

Strong initiative

Decision making

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title

Warehouse and Forklift Operative (Temporary contract, January 2026 – June 2026)

Location

Stroud

Hours

39 hours a week, 10:00–18:30 Monday to Friday (Jan–Feb 09:30–18:00)

Pay

£14.10 per hour

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day warehouse activities
• Maintain accurate computer records and conduct stock taking
• Operate counterbalance forklift to unload vehicles and move palletised products
• Load, align and move products; perform manual loading/unloading as required
• Provide support to production when needed
• Consult with delivery/collection companies and coordinate with other departments to meet daily targets
• Make operational decisions independently and follow good warehouse practices

Qualifications & Skills

• Full counterbalance forklift licence
• Experience with stock systems is an advantage
• Computer literate
• Strong initiative, decision making, teamwork and communication skills

Benefits

• Free parking
• Company pension scheme
• Bank holidays and shutdown between Christmas and New Year
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff charity fund‑raise events (e.g., burger days & cakes)

Contact

To discuss the role or other opportunities, call Lauren Robbins on 01453 832468 or email [e-mail]. www.ess-emp.co.uk