Warehouse Operative

Workchain; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp to Perm

Weekly Pay

9:00–19:00

Unpaid break

On-site parking

Immediate start

Job summary

Workchain in Abingdon is seeking a reliable Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative for a temp-to-perm position. You will join a busy warehouse team and contribute to daily operations with a focus on safety and efficiency.

The role offers weekly pay, Monday–Friday 09:00–19:00, an unpaid 1-hour break, on-site parking, and the opportunity to secure a permanent position with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance forklift licence or previous forklift experience.
• Experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift truck safely and efficiently.
• Assist the morning forklift team during busy periods.
• Support the Warehouse Manager with general duties.
• Load, unload and move stock around the warehouse.
• Keep the warehouse clean, organised and safe.
• Unload returning vehicles at day end and prepare freight for overnight trunks.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Forklift licence

Warehouse experience

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Physical fitness

Job description

Forklift Driver / Warehouse OperativeAbingdon | Temp to Perm | Weekly Pay

Are you looking for a long-term opportunity with a well-established logistics business? We're recruiting on behalf of a busy freight forwarding company in Abingdon for a reliable and hardworking individual to join their warehouse team on a temp-to-perm basis. This is a hands-on role offering stable hours, weekly pay and the opportunity to secure a permanent position with a supportive team.

What's on Offer

• Temp to Perm
• Weekly Pay
• Monday to Friday 09:00 - 19:00
• 1 hour unpaid break
• On-site parking
• Immediate start available

The Role

Working as part of the warehouse and forklift team, you'll play a key role in supporting the smooth running of daily warehouse operations. Duties will include:

• Operating a forklift truck safely and efficiently. (Full training can be provided)
• Assisting the morning forklift team during busy periods
• Supporting the Warehouse Manager with general warehouse duties
• Loading, unloading and moving stock around the warehouse
• Helping to keep the warehouse clean, organised and safe
• Unloading returning vehicles at the end of the day
• Preparing freight for the overnight trunk vehicles alongside another Forklift Driver
• Following health and safety procedures at all times

What We're Looking For

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift licence or previous forklift experience
• Previous warehouse experience
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling duties
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team
• Positive attitude with a willingness to assist across all warehouse operations
• Good awareness of health and safety within a warehouse environment

If you're looking for a secure opportunity with the potential to become permanent and enjoy working in a fast-paced warehouse environment, we'd love to hear from you.