Warehouse And Forklift Operative - 2 Month Assignment

Pertemps Southampton; Nursling; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Southampton is hiring a Warehouse Operative / Forklift Driver for their site on Nursling Industrial Estate. The role is a temporary assignment with a pay rate of £12.90 per hour and a standard Monday to Friday 8:00-16:30 schedule.

Immediate start is available for a candidate with a valid Reach, Bendi, or Counterbalance licence and recent warehouse experience. Key duties include loading/unloading, stock picking with RF scanners, processing paperwork, and adhering to health and safety

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Reach, Bendi, or Counterbalance forklift licence.
• Experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment preferred.
• Able to load/unload trailers and operate RF scanners.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading trailers and containers.
• Booking in landed orders returned from ships.
• Picking and locating stock using the warehouse management system and RF scanners.
• Scanning and processing documentation as per customer requirements.
• Completing all paperwork to company standards.
• Following all health & safety procedures.
• Supporting the Warehouse Supervisor/Operations Manager with day-to-day operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Reach forklift licence

Bendi forklift licence

Counterbalance forklift licence

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Operative / Forklift Driver

Location: Nursling Industrial Estate

Pay Rate: £12.90 per hour

Contract Type: Temporary (approx. 2 months)

Start Date: ASAP

Working Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 - 16:30

About the Role

We are recruiting an experienced Forklift Driver /Warehouse Operative to join a well-established warehouse team based in Nursling. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a busy operation during their peak period.

Applicants must hold a valid Reach, Bendi, or Counterbalance Forklift Licence and ideally have recent experience working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading trailers and containers
• Booking in landed orders returned from ships
• Picking and locating stock using the warehouse management system and RF scanners
• Scanning and processing documentation as per customer requirements
• Completing all paperwork to company standards
• Following all health & safety procedures
• Supporting the Warehouse Supervisor/Operations Manager with day-to-day operations

About You

• Proactive – able to use initiative to support smooth warehouse operations
• Hardworking & reliable – with a strong team ethic
• Safety-focused – ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and others
• Adaptable – willing to learn new skills and methods