Warehouse And Forklift Operative - 2 Month Assignment

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

Job summary

Pertemps Southampton is seeking a Warehouse Operative / Forklift Driver for a temporary assignment at Nursling Industrial Estate. The role requires a valid forklift licence (Reach/Bendi/Counterbalance) and experience in a busy warehouse environment.

Start ASAP, pay £12.90 per hour, Mon-Fri 08:00–16:30 and immediate workload during peak period. Responsibilities include loading/unloading, stock picking with RF scanners, and ensuring paperwork and safety procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• Valid Reach, Bendi, or Counterbalance forklift licence required.
• Experience in fast-paced warehouse environment preferred.

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

Forklift Licence

Warehouse Experience

Safety-conscious

Tools

RF scanners

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

If you're looking for your next warehouse opportunity and meet the above requirements, we'd love to hear from you.