Warehouse FLT Operator

Manpower UK; Witcombe; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive training and development

Pension and annual leave entitlement

Free parking and product discounts

Job summary

Manpower UK is recruiting for Warehouse FLT Operators to join a leading food manufacturer in Barnwood, Gloucester ahead of 2027. You will work in a modern, automated facility with shifts and potential temp-to-perm progression. Competitive pay and comprehensive training are offered.

Successful candidates will hold a forklift license and material handling qualification, plus IT skills and MS Office proficiency. Experience in logistics in a fast-moving consumer goods environment is desirable.

Qualifications

• Forklift license and material handling qualification.
• IT skills to use logistics data and control systems; proficient with MS Office (Excel/Word).
• Experience in Logistics Operations or FMCG manufacturing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Use material handling equipment to move product and materials safely and efficiently.
• Build pallets and orders to support order fulfilment.
• Safely handle and store materials and manage stock movement in the warehouse.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and perform stock checks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Logistics data systems

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Warehouse FLT Operator

A leading food manufacturer of family favourites like Magnum, Cornetto and Vienetta is looking for flexible Warehouse FLT Operators to join its team ahead of the busy 2027 season.

Successful candidates will work in a warehouse and production with a modern, highly automated, and hygienic manufacturing facility based in Barnwood, Gloucester starting January 2027.

ASSESSMENTS BEING CONDUCTED AND OFFERS BEING MADE NOW THROUGHOUT NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2026.

PAY: Paying from £14.11 to £33.60 per hour shift dependent, with opportunities to progress to up to £36.95 per hour based on performance, training, and role progression.

SHIFTS: Various shifts available including on a shift pattern but preferably you will be able to work all or some weekends
The contract is on-going with strong temp to perm opportunities.
What You Will Be Doing:

• Use appropriate material handling equipment to move product and materials from and to designated locations to support bulk activities in an efficient and safe manner.
• Build pallets and orders as directed to support successful order fulfilment.
• Safe handling and storage of materials.
• Stock process - handles delivery and sorting
• Work accurately to control warehouse inventory at acceptable levels
• Analyse material movements to locate parts, serial number, and quantity change.
• Generate movement documentation.
• Perform inventory count, stock material in the appropriate locations.
• Efficiently load/unload trucks and transports with a forklift.
• Assist the daily housekeeping and maintenance of the warehouse and logistics area.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures relating to product age and quality.
• Conduct inspection of logistic equipment including FLTs, pallet inverters, racking, etc

What You Will Bring:

• Fork lift truck license and material handling qualification.
• Can maintain focus and discipline for the task whilst demonstrating good problem solving skills to protect targets.
• IT Skills - Competent in the use of logistics data and control systems that record Material Movement, Losses and Quality. Must also be competent in the use of Microsoft Office; Excel and Word programmes.
• Experience as a Logistics Operations Worker. (desirable)
• Experience of manufacturing in a Fast Moving Consumer Goods Company.(desirable)

What You Will Get:

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive training and development.
• Pension and annual leave entitlement of 28 days a year pro-rota for the first 12 weeks, and 33 days per annum thereafter (including bank holidays).
• Free parking, shopping discounts and free case of product periodically!