Fork Truck Driver/ Warehouse Operator

Adecco; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 15,153 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate starts available

Professional warehouse team

Equal Opportunities Employer

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is recruiting an experienced Fork Truck Driver / Warehouse Material Handler to join a busy distribution operation in Aycliffe. You will safely operate PIV equipment, verify stock, pick and package orders, and ensure accurate inbound/outbound shipments.

This role is 39 hours per week on a rotating three-shift pattern (Mornings, Afternoons & Nights) with an ongoing 6-month contract. Valid licences and SAP experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Valid PIV licences for Reach, Counterbalance and Manrider trucks.
• Proven experience operating warehouse lifting equipment.
• SAP experience.
• Previous warehouse or material handling experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate PIV equipment including Reach, Counterbalance and Manrider trucks.
• Receive and interpret customer orders to identify picking requirements.
• Verify stock availability and accuracy.
• Pick, prepare and package customer orders to specification.
• Label, organise and prepare goods for shipment.
• Load and unload vehicles including trucks and other transport equipment.
• Move materials safely throughout the warehouse.
• Maintain accurate records of inbound and outbound shipments.
• Input shipment and product data into SAP and other systems.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve operational targets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Tools

PIV licences (Reach)

PIV licences (Counterbalance)

PIV licences (Manrider)

SAP

Job description

Fork Truck Driver / Warehouse Material Handler

Location: Aycliffe Contract: 6 months/ Ongoing Hours: 39 hours per week - Rotating 3-Shift Pattern (Mornings, Afternoons & Nights) Pay Rate: Up to £18.46 per hour (inclusive of shift allowance) Overtime available , OT rates £26.18- £33.91 ph

Immediate Opportunity Available

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and licensed Fork Truck /PIV Driver / Warehouse/Material Handler to join a busy and fast-paced warehouse operation in Aycliffe. This is an ongoing opportunity for reliable candidates with proven warehouse experience and valid forklift licences.

Please Note:

• Reach Truck
• Counterbalance Truck
• ManriderLicences and experience are mandatory. - The client may consider candidates with in-house licences.

The Role

As a Warehouse /Material Handler, you will play a key role in supporting warehouse operations, ensuring customer orders are processed accurately and efficiently while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate PIV equipment including Reach, Counterbalance and Manrider trucks
• Receive and interpret customer orders to identify picking requirements
• Verify stock availability and accuracy
• Pick, prepare and package customer orders to specification
• Label, organise and prepare goods for shipment
• Load and unload vehicles including trucks and other transport equipment
• Move materials safely throughout the warehouse
• Maintain accurate records of inbound and outbound shipments
• Input shipment and product data into SAP and other systems
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve operational targets

Essential Requirements

• Valid PIV licences for Reach, Counterbalance and Manrider trucks
• Proven experience operating warehouse lifting equipment
• Previous warehouse or material handling experience
• SAP experience
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work rotating morning, afternoon and night shifts
• Team player with a positive, can-do attitude

Desirable Skills

• 1-2 years' warehouse or material handling experience
• Basic computer and data entry skills

What We Offer

• Competitive basic pay rate of £18.46 per hour (inclusive of shift allowance)
• Full-time hours (39 hours per week)
• Opportunity to join a professional warehouse team
• Immediate starts available for suitable candidates

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.