Forklift Driver

Interaction Recruitment; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp to Perm

Training and development

Friendly team environment

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment seeks a Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative in Wellingborough for a temporary-to-permanent role in a busy warehouse. The job blends forklift duties with general warehouse tasks to ensure accurate order processing and stock control.

Responsibilities include operating Counterbalance and Reach Forklifts, loading/unloading, picking/packing orders, and using scanners with the warehouse management system. Must hold valid licences and demonstrate reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift licence.
• Valid Reach Truck licence.
• Previous forklift and warehouse experience.
• Good understanding of warehouse health and safety practices.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate Counterbalance and Reach Truck forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload vehicles using forklift trucks and other MHE.
• Move stock to designated warehouse locations.
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for dispatch.
• Carry out stock replenishment and inventory checks.
• Handball loose cartons and materials when required.
• Check incoming and outgoing goods for accuracy and damage.
• Use handheld scanners and warehouse management systems.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
• Following all company health & safety policies and procedures.
• Assisting with general warehouse duties as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Stock management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Health & Safety

Communication

Education

Counterbalance forklift licence

Reach Truck licence

Tools

Handheld scanners

Warehouse Management System

PPT (Powered Pallet Truck)

Job description

Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative

Wellingborough | Monday–Friday | 8:00am–5:00pm | Up to £13.60 per hour | Temp to Perm

Our client, a well-established warehouse and distribution business based in Wellingborough, is looking to recruit an experienced Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative to join their growing team on a temporary-to-permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with forklift experience who is happy to undertake a varied role combining forklift duties with general warehouse responsibilities.

The Role

As a Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative, you will be responsible for the safe movement, storage, receipt, and dispatch of goods throughout the warehouse. This role will involve operating forklifts as well as supporting day-to-day warehouse operations to ensure customer orders are processed accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating Counterbalance and Reach Truck forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Loading and unloading vehicles using forklift trucks and other MHE.
• Moving stock to designated warehouse locations.
• Picking, packing, and preparing orders for dispatch.
• Carrying out stock replenishment and inventory checks.
• Handballing loose cartons and materials when required.
• Checking incoming and outgoing goods for accuracy and damage.
• Using handheld scanners and warehouse management systems.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
• Following all company health & safety policies and procedures.
• Assisting with general warehouse duties as required.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift licence.
• Valid Reach Truck licence.
• Previous forklift and warehouse experience.
• Good understanding of warehouse health and safety practices.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking attitude.

Desirable

• PPT (Powered Pallet Truck) experience or licence.
• Experience using handheld scanners or warehouse management systems.
• Previous experience within a distribution or logistics environment.

Physical Requirements

• Physically fit and capable of manual handling duties.
• Comfortable standing, walking, and lifting throughout the shift.
• Able to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures.

What's on Offer?

• Up to £13.60 per hour
• Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 5:00pm
• Temporary to Permanent opportunity
• Ongoing training and development
• Friendly team environment
• Opportunity for long-term career progression

If you have a valid forklift licence and warehouse experience and are looking for a long-term opportunity in Wellingborough, apply today.