Forklift Truck Driver & Warehouse Operative

Aspired Talent; North East; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Warehouse Operative with a valid Counterbalance FLT license to work for a national company in North East England. Responsibilities include general warehouse duties such as picking, packing, and operating FLT trucks. The position offers long-term work with potential for a permanent role. Applicants should have at least 6 months of experience and possess good communication skills, as well as being a team player. Own transport is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience driving a Counterbalance FLT truck.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Must be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Perform general warehouse duties including picking and packing.
• Drive FLT trucks as required.
• Check quantity and quality of goods.

Skills

Counterbalance FLT operation

Good communication skills

Team player

Accuracy and attention to detail

Job description

Aspired talent are looking for a Warehouse Operative with an FLT Counterbalance licence to work for a national company on the day shift working 8am‑5pm Monday to Friday.

This is long‑term work with the opportunity of securing a permanent position.

Duties

• Hands‑on, all rounder, warehouse and FLT role.
• General warehouse duties including picking, packing, lifting and driving the FLT trucks at times.
• Receiving goods into the warehouse and stowing pallets.
• Checking the quantity and visual quality of incoming and outgoing goods.
• Unpacking and storing incoming goods.
• Organising stock for deliveries.
• Moving goods around the warehouse as required.
• Adhering to health and safety procedures at all times.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months experience driving a Counterbalance FLT truck.
• Own transport or ability to get to locations if needed.
• Ideally able to provide a previous work reference.
• Good communication skills.
• Team player.

Essential Skills

• A valid Counterbalance licence (RTITB or ITSSAR accredited).
• Experience driving and operating a FLT Counterbalance.
• Good communication skills and ability to multi‑task.
• Strong spatial awareness.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good organisational ...