Mhe Operative

Great Bear; Uldale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave – 20 days

Pension scheme – 4% employee and 4%emr

Life Assurance – 2x salary

Wellness – EAP access

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Retailer discounts

Job summary

Great Bear is seeking experienced MHE Operatives to join its busy storage and distribution operation in the United Kingdom. You will play a key role in keeping stock moving safely in a fully palletised warehouse.

The role requires reliable, safety-conscious individuals with forklift experience who thrive in a fast-paced environment and value accuracy and teamwork. The position offers a 4 on 4 off rotating days and nights pattern, with shifts from 06:00 to 18:00 and 18:00 to 06:00.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience within a warehouse, logistics or distribution setting.
• Counterbalance forklift experience is required; Clamp or Aisle Master trucks advantageous.
• In-house licences from previous employers considered if you have relevant practical experience.
• Strong focus on safe working practices and attention to detail.
• Reliable, flexible and team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift trucks safely and efficiently in a palletised storage and distribution environment.
• Load and unload wagons or containers in line with site procedures.
• Scan pallets accurately into the correct locations and complete all tasks fully.
• Move, organise and handle goods carefully to maintain product quality and condition.
• Support the smooth flow of stock throughout the warehouse operation.
• Carry out equipment checks and report faults, damage or safety concerns promptly.
• Follow site safe systems of work, PPE, walkways and designated areas.
• Work closely with Team Leaders and shift teams to ensure clear handovers and priorities.

Skills

Forklift experience

Counterbalance forklift

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Attention to detail

Tools

Clamp forklift

Aisle Master

Job description

Job Description

We’re looking for experienced MHE Operatives to join our busy storage and distribution operation. You’ll play a key role in keeping stock moving safely and efficiently across a fully palletised warehouse environment.

This is a great opportunity for reliable, safety-conscious MHE / FLT Drivers who are confident working in a fast-paced warehouse and take pride in accuracy, teamwork and high standards.

Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off, rotating days and nights, 06:00 to 18:00 and 18:00 to 06:00.

Salary: £13.82 per hour

What you’ll be doing:

• Operate forklift trucks safely and efficiently in a palletised storage and distribution environment.
• Load and unload wagons or containers in line with site procedures.
• Scan pallets accurately into the correct locations and complete all tasks fully.
• Move, organise and handle goods carefully to maintain product quality and condition.
• Support the smooth flow of stock throughout the warehouse operation.
• Carry out equipment checks and report any faults, damage or safety concerns promptly.
• Follow site safe systems of work, including PPE, walkways and designated areas.
• Work closely with Team Leaders, colleagues and shift teams to ensure clear handovers and operational priorities are met.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• Previous forklift experience within a warehouse, logistics or distribution setting.
• Counterbalance forklift experience is required, Experience with Clamp or Aisle Master trucks would be advantageous.
• In-house licences from previous employers can be considered, provided you have relevant practical experience.
• A strong focus on safe working practices and attention to detail.
• A reliable, flexible and team-focused approach.
• Availability to work a 4 on 4 off rotating days and nights shift pattern.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – 20 days inclusive of the bank holidays.
• Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer agreat contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary.
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!