Temporary Warehouse Forklift Driver

Wardle & Keach International Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Wardle & Keach International Limited in Northamptonshire is seeking an experienced Warehouse Forklift Driver for a possible temporary role. The position requires hands-on warehouse work and a valid Reach and Counterbalance forklift certification.

You will move, load and store goods safely, assist with packing and ordering, and maintain health and safety standards in a busy warehouse environment. Immediate start is available, and salary depends on experience.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift licence/certification – Reach and Counter balance.
• Previous warehouse and forklift driving experience.
• Good understanding of warehouse health & safety procedures.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operating Reach and Counterbalance forklifts.
• Assisting the removals crew with packing, loading, and unloading.
• Moving, handling and storing stock safely within the warehouse.
• Picking, preparing and organising orders.
• Assisting with general warehouse duties as required.
• Ensuring goods are handled carefully and securely.
• Following all company health & safety procedures and site regulations.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and organised warehouse environment.
• Working effectively as part of a busy team while also being able to work independently.

Skills

Reach forklift certification

Counterbalance forklift certification

Forklift driving experience

Warehouse experience

Health & safety procedures

Job description

Wardle & Keach are currently looking for an experienced and reliableWarehouse Forklift Driverto join our busy warehouse team on a possible temporary basis.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who has previous warehouse experience and holds valid Reach and Counterbalance forklift certification. You will play an important role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement, loading and storage of goods across our warehouse and transport operations.

As one of Northamptonshire’s longest-established removals and storage companies, Wardle & Keach have built an excellent reputation over more than 130 years, providing our customers with exceptional service, professionalism and reliability. We are looking for someone who shares these values and takes pride in doing a job well.

What is the Role?

Your responsibilities will include:

• Safely and efficiently operating Reach and Reach and Counterbalance forklifts
• Assisting the removals crew with packing, loading, and unloading
• Moving, handling and storing stock safely within the warehouse
• Picking, preparing and organising orders
• Assisting with general warehouse duties as required
• Ensuring goods are handled carefully and securely
• Following all company health & safety procedures and site regulations
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and organised warehouse environment
• Working effectively as part of a busy team while also being able to work independently

To apply for this job you will need to have:

• Valid forklift licence/certification – Reach and Counter balance
• Previous warehouse and forklift driving experience
• Good understanding of warehouse health & safety procedures
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

You must be available for work from 9 th September 3- 6 weeks consecutive. Immediate start available

Who is our ideal candidate?

We are looking for someone who is:

• Friendly and confident with customers
• Reliable and hardworking
• Able to work as part of a team

In return, you will benefit from:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Supportive team environment

Please note:

Successful applicants will be required to:

• Attend an interview