Warehouse/ Fork Truck Driver

Adecco; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and support

Immediate start

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting for a Warehouse Fork Truck Operator (FLT) to join our onsite client in Telford. You will support safe and efficient warehouse operations and work with Team Leaders to meet production needs.

The role requires a valid RTITB Counterbalance licence, warehouse and logistics experience, and the ability to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts. We offer full training, an immediate start, and ongoing temporary work with progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid RTITB Counterbalance Fork Truck licence (essential).
• Previous warehouse and logistics experience.
• Good understanding of stock control and warehouse processes.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and warehouse systems.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts.
• Proactive, reliable, and team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Counterbalance Fork Truck safely and efficiently.
• Receive, store, move, pick, and dispatch goods accurately.
• Complete stock checks and investigate discrepancies.
• Generate pick lists and maintain warehouse documentation.
• Support production and dispatch operations to minimise disruption.
• Maintain accurate stock records and inventory control.
• Promote Health & Safety and housekeeping standards.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure warehouse standards and compliance procedures are maintained.
• Work effectively as part of a team to achieve operational targets.

Skills

Counterbalance licence

Warehouse experience

Stock control

IT skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

12-hour shifts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Warehouse systems

Job description

Warehouse Fork Truck Operator (FLT) Telford, Shropshire £15.58 per hour (first 12 weeks) £15.67 per hour (after 12 weeks) 12-hour Rotating Days & Nights Ongoing Temporary Contract Immediate Start Available

Adecco is recruiting for a Warehouse Fork Truck Operator (FLT) to join our onsite client in Telford.

About the Role

As a Warehouse Fork Truck Operator, you will support the safe and efficient running of warehouse operations while ensuring high standards of safety, quality, delivery, and performance are maintained.

You will work closely with Team Leaders and warehouse colleagues to ensure warehouse and production requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a Counterbalance Fork Truck safely and efficiently.
• Receive, store, move, pick, and dispatch goods accurately.
• Complete stock checks and investigate discrepancies.
• Generate pick lists and maintain warehouse documentation.
• Support production and dispatch operations to minimise disruption.
• Maintain accurate stock records and inventory control.
• Promote Health & Safety and housekeeping standards.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure warehouse standards and compliance procedures are maintained.
• Work effectively as part of a team to achieve operational targets.

What We're Looking For

• Valid RTITB Counterbalance Fork Truck licence (essential).
• Previous warehouse and logistics experience.
• Good understanding of stock control and warehouse processes.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and warehouse systems.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts.
• Proactive, reliable, and team-oriented approach.

What's on Offer?

• £15.58 per hour for the first 12 weeks.
• £15.67 per hour after 12 weeks.
• Ongoing assignment with immediate start available.
• Full training and support.
• Opportunity to work within a leading manufacturing environment.
• Potential career development opportunities for the right candidate.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.