Warehouse/FLT Operative

Rachel Hill Resourcing; Luton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Rachel Hill Resourcing is seeking a reliable Warehouse Operative to join our busy team in the UK. The role requires a valid counterbalance forklift licence and previous warehouse experience. You will handle stock, operate forklifts, and ensure safe, efficient goods movement.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, with a permanent contract and pay stated as £13.50 per hour (£28,000 per year). This role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to health and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid counterbalance forklift (FLT) licence.
• Warehouse experience preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Good physical fitness and ability to handle heavy loads.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in stock handling.
• Flexible approach to work and willing to work overtime if required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently to move goods within the warehouse.
• Receive, unload, and check incoming deliveries against purchase orders.
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for dispatch.
• Maintain accurate stock records and assist with inventory counts.
• Keep the warehouse clean, safe, and organized.
• Follow all health & safety guidelines and company procedures.
• Assist with ad-hoc warehouse duties as required.

Skills

Forklift licence

Warehouse experience

Teamwork

Independence

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Overtime flexibility

Job description

Salary: £13.50 per hour (£28000 PA)
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday | 9am to 5pm

About the Role:

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Warehouse Operative to join our busy warehouse team. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a warehouse environment and must hold a valid counterbalance forklift (FLT) licence. This role involves general warehouse duties, operating forklifts, and ensuring the safe and efficient handling of stock.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently to move goods within the warehouse.
• Receive, unload, and check incoming deliveries against purchase orders.
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for dispatch.
• Maintain accurate stock records and assist with inventory counts.
• Keep the warehouse clean, safe, and organized.
• Follow all health & safety guidelines and company procedures.
• Assist with ad-hoc warehouse duties as required.

Person Specification / Required Skills:

• Must hold a valid counterbalance forklift (FLT) licence.
• Previous warehouse experience preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Good physical fitness and ability to handle heavy loads.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in stock handling.
• Flexible approach to work and willing to work overtime if required.