Maintenance & Warehouse Operative

QS Recruitment; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering business in Hinckley is seeking a Maintenance & Warehouse Operative. This full-time permanent role offers a competitive salary of £25,000 – £27,000, Monday to Friday working hours, and a supportive team environment. Applicants should have at least 3 years of experience, a Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence, and a Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent role

Monday to Friday working hours

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in a maintenance or warehouse role.
• Solid understanding of operating safely in a technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, maintaining, and preparing tools and equipment.
• Managing stock and ensuring accurate inventory control.
• Packing, loading, and unloading materials.

Skills

Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence

Full UK driving licence

Attention to detail

Positive, can-do attitude

Job description

Please note that this position is open to UK applicants only

Job Description

A well-established engineering business based in Hinckley,

We’re looking for a practical, reliable, and proactive Maintenance & Warehouse Operative to join our friendly team in Hinckley. This is a varied, hands‑on position within an engineering environment — ideal for someone who enjoys working with tools, equipment, and machinery and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Cleaning, maintaining, and preparing tools and equipment for projects
• Managing stock and ensuring accurate inventory control
• Packing, loading, and unloading materials for UK and overseas projects
• Transporting equipment for calibration and carrying out local deliveries
• Maintaining company vehicles and assisting with general site upkeep
• Supporting the project team with day‑to‑day engineering tasks as required

About You

You’ll have at least 3 years’ experience in a maintenance or warehouse role, with a solid understanding of how to work safely and efficiently in a hands‑on technical environment.

Why this job?

• Competitive salary (£25,000 – £27,000)
• Monday to Friday working hours – no weekends
• Long‑term, permanent role within a stable and growing engineering business
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to learn new skills

Duration: This is a full‑time permanent role

Contract Type: Permanent

Hourly Rate: The pay for this role is £27,000 per year

Working Hours: You'll be working Monday to Friday 0800 – 1700 (with half hour lunch)

Closing Date: 20251127

Experience & Qualifications

• Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence
• Full UK driving licence
• Positive, can‑do attitude with excellent attention to detail

Desirable

• Category C1 licence (for operating our 7.5T vehicle)
• Experience in an engineering or construction setting