Forklift Warehouse Technician – Night Shift (3 on/3 off)

STERIS; Thorne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift allowance

3 on/3 off schedule

Job summary

Steris AST is hiring at the Thorne facility for a Team Leader who will supervise warehouse operations, including material handling, stock control and safety compliance. The role requires a valid forklift licence and strong coordination across shifts.

You will work within a regulated environment to ensure quality and timely processing of products. The site operates on a 3 on/3 off pattern (42 hours/week) with potential night shifts and per-hour allowances where applicable.

Qualifications

• Valid Forklift or Reach Truck Licence.
• Ability to use user-friendly software packages.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience in Warehouse/Logistics or highly regulated sectors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move pallets and ensure proper labelling and quarantine as per site procedures.
• Monitor damaged or non-conforming products and report to Quality Manager.
• Record stock levels and trigger reorders when needed.
• Resolve queries during loading/unloading processes.
• Collaborate with other departments across shifts and assist with root-cause investigations and reporting.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness standards and support 5S Continuous Improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork / autonomy

Software proficiency

Tools

Forklift/Reach Truck Licence

Job description

Steris AST is hiring at the Thorne facility for a Team Leader who will supervise warehouse operations, including material handling, stock control and safety compliance. The role requires a valid forklift licence and strong coordination across shifts.

You will work within a regulated environment to ensure quality and timely processing of products. The site operates on a 3 on/3 off pattern (42 hours/week) with potential night shifts and per-hour allowances where applicable.