Reach & Counterbalance Forklift / Warehouse Operative

First Recruitment Services; Billingshurst; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics and distribution business is seeking an experienced Reach & Counterbalance Forklift / Warehouse Operative to join their growing team. You’ll operate forklifts safely, load and unload vans, pick orders, and support general warehouse duties. The ideal candidate will possess valid forklift licences and previous experience in a warehouse environment. This role offers an excellent pay rate, weekly payments, and various benefits including access to healthcare support and gym discounts.

Benefits

24/7 access to NHS approved GP telephone support

Access to the UK’s largest employees discount platform

Specialist medical assistance hotline

Weekly pay

Hundreds of gym discounts

24/7 access to mental health crisis support

Qualifications

• Licences for Reach and Counterbalance forklifts are mandatory.
• Experience in warehouse or logistics roles is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and reliability are required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Reach and Counterbalance forklifts.
• Load and unload vans efficiently.
• Accurately pick and take orders.
• Wrap pallets and prepare goods for dispatch.
• Move stock and materials between different sites.
• Support general warehouse duties as needed.

Skills

Valid Reach and Counterbalance forklift licences

Previous warehouse or logistics experience

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Reliability

Good communication skills

Strong work ethic

Flexibility to work early and late shifts

Tools

Reach and Counterbalance forklifts

Job description

Reach & Counterbalance Forklift / Warehouse Operative

Location: Billingshurst

Pay Rate: £14.53 per hour

Shifts: Monday–Friday (Early & Late Rotating Shifts)

A leading logistics and distribution business is seeking an experienced Reach & Counterbalance Forklift / Warehouse Operative to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast‑paced environment and takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating Reach and Counterbalance forklifts safely and efficiently
• Loading and unloading vans
• Picking and taking orders accurately
• Wrapping pallets and preparing goods for dispatch
• Moving bins, stock, and materials between different sites
• Supporting general warehouse duties as required

What We’re Looking For

• Valid Reach and Counterbalance forklift licences
• Previous warehouse or logistics experience
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliability, good communication skills, and a strong work ethic
• Flexibility to work both early and late shifts

You can also expect to receive excellent benefits once you begin temping with First Recruitment Services such as:

• 24/7 access to NHS approved GP telephone support and prescription services.
• Access to the UK’s largest employees discount platform.
• Specialist medical assistance and support hotline.
• Weekly pay.
• Hundreds of gym discounts.
• 24/7 access to mental health crisis support and counselling.

If you are immediately available and looking for a role as a warehouse operative – apply now!

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment business in relation to this assignment.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and ability.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your warehouse career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join a team where your skills truly make a difference.