Warehouse Assistant / Forklift Driver

Pertemps Bond; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable schedule

Career development

Friendly team

Job summary

Pertemps Burton is recruiting for a Warehouse Assistant / Forklift Driver in Swadlincote. The role is a temporary-to-permanent, full-time position with hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.

The job involves unloading deliveries, stock handling, and dispatch preparation within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will hold a forklift licence, a full UK driving licence, and demonstrate strong attention to detail and IT competency.

Qualifications

• Aged 23+ for vehicle insurance purposes.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Excellent attention to detail in stock handling and data entry.
• Self-motivated, dependable and able to work independently.
• Forklift Truck licence.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Physically fit for manual handling duties.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload and book in deliveries.
• Scan and attach delivery documentation per ISO 9001.
• Pack, wrap and prepare products for dispatch.
• Produce dispatch documentation and shipping labels.
• Enter delivery information into carrier and logistics software.
• Move stock within the warehouse and between locations.
• Conduct stock checks and maintain inventory in the MRP system.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Reliable

Verbal and written communication

IT skills

Stock control

Tools

MRP system

Logistics software

Job description

Warehouse Assistant / Forklift Driver

Location: Swadlincote

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Pay: £13.50-£15 per hour

Contract Type: Temp to Perm, Full-Time

Pertemps Burton is recruiting on behalf of a well-established client based in Swadlincote for a Warehouse Assistant to join their team on a temporary to permanent, full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, motivated individual seeking a long-term career within a successful and growing manufacturing business. Our client specialises in the manufacture, supply, and installation of products.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, and accurately book in incoming deliveries.


• Scan and attach delivery documentation in accordance with ISO 9001 quality procedures.


• Pack, wrap, and prepare products for dispatch.


• Produce dispatch documentation and shipping labels.


• Enter delivery information into carrier and logistics software systems.


• Move stock within the warehouse and between company locations as required.


• Conduct stock checks and maintain accurate inventory records using the company’s MRP system.

Candidate Requirements

• Aged 23 years or over for vehicle insurance purposes.


• Full, clean UK driving licence.


• Excellent attention to detail, particularly when handling stock and completing data entry tasks.


• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently.


• Competent IT skills and confidence using computer-based systems.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Physically fit and comfortable undertaking manual handling duties.


• Forklift Truck licence

What's on Offer:

• Stable Monday to Friday working pattern.


• Opportunity to develop within a specialist manufacturing environment.


• Supportive and friendly team culture.


• Varied role with opportunities to broaden skills across warehouse and logistics functions.

This position would suit a reliable and proactive individual looking to build a long-term career within a thriving industrial and manufacturing organisation.