VNA OPERATORS

Rapier Employment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment agency is seeking a skilled VNA Forklift Operator for a night shift in Coventry. The ideal candidate will have a valid VNA forklift license and at least 6 months of experience. Responsibilities include operating forklifts, safely moving goods, and conducting equipment checks. Competitive pay at £17.30 per hour with opportunities for overtime. Candidates must be local to Coventry or have their own transport.

Qualifications

• Valid in-date VNA forklift license required.
• Minimum 6 months recent experience operating VNA forklifts.
• Strong understanding of warehouse safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate VNA forklifts to move and stack goods.
• Load and unload pallets from storage locations.
• Conduct daily equipment checks and report faults.

Skills

Valid VNA forklift license

Experience in fast-paced environments

Attention to detail

Basic computer literacy

Job description

Job Description: VNA Forklift Operator

Position Title: VNA Forklift Operator

Location: Coventry, CV2.

Job Type: Temporary On-Going

Salary: £17.30 per hour (OT rate £19.97 paid after 37.5 hours)

Shift: Nights

Days Of Work: Monday-Friday

Hours of work: 22:00-06:00 (37.5 hours)

Start Date: Monday 06/10/25.

Overview

We are seeking multiple skilled and safety-conscious VNA Forklift Operators to join our Client's warehouse night shift team. The ideal candidate will have experience operating Very Narrow Aisle forklifts in high-density storage environments and will play a key role in ensuring efficient inventory movement, storage, and retrieval.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate VNA forklifts to move, stack, and retrieve goods in narrow aisle racking systems.
• Safely load and unload pallets from high-level storage locations.
• Conduct daily equipment checks and report any faults or maintenance needs.
• Accurately follow pick lists and inventory management systems.
• Maintain clean and organised work areas in accordance with health and safety standards.
• Collaborate with warehouse staff and supervisors to meet daily operational targets.
• Assist with stock counts, audits, and inventory reconciliation as required.

Requirements

• Valid in-date VNA forklift license or certification.
• VNA Licence must be accredited by either of the following: ABA/AITT/RTITB/ITSSAR.
• Minimum 6 months recent experience operating VNA forklifts.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Live Local to Coventry CV2, or have own transport.
• Strong understanding of warehouse safety procedures and protocols.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Basic computer literacy (for inventory systems and scanning equipment).
• Physical fitness to handle manual tasks and work at heights.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RF scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Additional forklift certifications would be beneficial (e.g. Reach Truck, PPT).
• Familiarity with lean warehouse practices and continuous improvement.

How To Apply: If you meet all the Requirements for the role of VNA forklift Driver, Please submit your up-to-date CV. We will then contact all the shortlisted candidates to go through the next steps.

Rapier Employment has been established in the UK for over 35 years, specialising in and permanent workers into the Driving, Commercial, Production and Logistics sector.