Forklift Driver/ Warehouse Labourer

The RPC Group; Marchwood; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The RPC Group is seeking a reliable Warehouse/ FLT Labourer just outside central Southampton. You will assist with picking materials, handling, loading and unloading goods, and supporting goods-in and goods-out operations while developing skills in warehouse management and mechanical tasks.

The role is full-time, temporary to permanent, offering shift pattern Monday to Friday 8am-5pm, 40 hours per week, with hourly pay of £13.45 and overtime at time-and-a-half.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance or Reach licence required.
• Experience as a yard operative, labourer, or handling heavy products is essential.
• Must be physically fit for manual handling and outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials using appropriate equipment.
• Manually lift and carry items across yard and warehouse.
• Assist with shipping/receiving and maintain stock records.
• Operate forklift trucks safely following health and safety rules.
• Collaborate with team to optimise yard and manufacturing workflow.

Skills

Counterbalance/Reach Licence

Yard operative experience

Physical fitness

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking reliable and physically fit Warehouse/ FLT Labourer to join the team just outside central Southampton. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with picking materials, handling, loading, and unloading goods, supporting goods-in and goods-out operations. This role offers an opportunity to develop skills in warehouse management systems and mechanical tasks within a dynamic environment and job for life. The Yard Labourer will play a vital part in ensuring the smooth flow of operations at our site, contributing to safety and efficiency.

Hourly Pay Rate: £13.45 (overtime rate is time and a half).

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8am till 5pm, 40-hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials using appropriate equipment, chain lifts etc.
• Manually lifting, carrying, handling a range of products across the yard and warehouse facility.
• Assist with shipping and receiving activities, ensuring accurate documentation, and stock inventory.
• Working to a steady pace across your 8-hour shift, in a physically demanding role.
• Operate forklift trucks safely, adhering to all health and safety regulations.
• Handle materials manually, which can be oily, greasy, or dirty.
• Collaborate with team members to optimise yard and manufacturing operations and workflow.

Essential and Preferred Requirements

• A valid Counterbalance and/or Reach Licence
• Previous experience as a yard operative, or labourer, or manual picker of heavy products or equipment are essential.
• Proven ability to handle heavy loads safely and efficiently.
• Able to work Monday to Friday in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions outdoors and indoors.
• Physical fitness to perform manual handling tasks for extended periods.

This is a full-time, temporary to permanent opportunity, with career opportunities into logistics and supply chain, manufacturing and workshop, and once you are established in the business you will have a long term career available to you.

The site is accessible by trains and bus services