FLT Counterbalance Despatch Operative

The Thrive Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Group Bolton is seeking a Despatch Operative for their client in Preston. This hands-on role supports despatch/warehouse operations, requiring reliability, teamwork, and a forklift counterbalance licence. Hours are early shift, with occasional Saturday work during busy periods.

The successful candidate will have good English, attention to detail, and flexibility in hours, with a pay rate starting at £13.50 per hour and room for progression as experience grows.

Qualifications

• Good English language skills are essential.
• Previous despatch/warehouse experience is advantageous.
• Forklift counterbalance experience/licence is required.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Reliable and flexible approach to working hours.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the correct labels are applied to pallets and trolleys.
• Checking orders have been packed correctly and accurately.
• Operating a forklift to load and unload goods.
• Ensuring the correct paperwork is prepared and handed to drivers.
• Assisting with loading trolleys into trucks.
• Working additional hours when required, especially if trucks are delayed.
• During off-season, general warehouse/worker duties may be required.
• During busy periods, Saturday work may be required and can be a full working day.

Skills

English language

Forklift counterbalance

Attention to detail

Reliability and flexibility

Job description

Thrive Group Bolton are currently looking for a Despatch Operative to join our client based in Preston.

This is a hands‑on role within our despatch/warehouse operation, and we are looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking and able to work well as part of a team.

Key Requirements

• Good English language skills are essential for this position.
• Previous despatch/warehouse experience would be an advantage.
• Forklift Counterbalance experience/licence is required.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions.
• Reliable and flexible approach to working hours.

Main Duties

• Ensuring the correct labels are applied to pallets and trolleys.
• Checking that orders have been packed correctly and accurately.
• Operating a forklift to load and unload goods.
• Ensuring the correct paperwork is prepared and handed to drivers.
• Assisting with loading trolleys into trucks.
• Working additional hours when required, particularly if trucks are delayed.
• During the off-season, the role may also involve general warehouse/worker duties.
• During busy periods, Saturday work may be required and can be a full working day.

We are looking for someone who is dependable, organised and willing to get stuck in.

Hours are - Monday to Friday 06:00 - 14:00

Pay rate - Starting at £13.50 with a view to increase experience dependant.