Warehouse Assistant / Forklift Driver

Pertemps North Midlands; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Burton is recruiting for a Warehouse Assistant / Forklift Driver in Swadlincote. The role is temporary to permanent, full-time, with standard Monday to Friday hours and a pay range of £13.50–£15 per hour.

Requirements include a full UK driving licence and a forklift truck licence. The position involves stock handling, data entry, and stock checks within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail, especially with stock and data entry.
• Able to work independently and stay motivated.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Competent IT skills and comfortable using computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, and book in deliveries.
• Scan and attach delivery docs per ISO 9001 procedures.
• Pack, wrap, and prepare products for dispatch.
• Produce dispatch documents and shipping labels.
• Enter delivery information into carrier and logistics software.
• Move stock within warehouse and between locations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Verbal and written communication

IT skills

Tools

MRP system

MS Office

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 installationof 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.