Warehouse Operative

Lawrence Dean Recruitment; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 42,706,000 - 45,461,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£15.00 per hour

40 hours per week

Evening shifts 16:00 − 01:00

Temporary to permanent opportunity

Immediate start

Weekly pay while temporary

Job summary

Lawrence Dean Recruitment is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operative / Counterbalance Forklift Driver for an evening shift in Biggleswade. The role involves picking and packing orders and occasional forklift operation, with training on day shift before moving to evenings.

The position is temporary to permanent with an immediate start and full-time hours (40 per week). A valid Counterbalance licence and reliable timekeeping are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance forklift licence is essential.
• Experience operating a Counterbalance forklift.
• Previous warehouse picking/packing experience.
• Able to perform manual handling and work in a busy warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack customer orders accurately.
• Operate Counterbalance forklift when required.
• Move and replenish stock throughout the warehouse.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workplace.
• Meet daily picking targets.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift licence

Forklift driving experience

Warehouse experience (picking/packing)

Attention to detail

Timekeeping reliability

Manual handling

Job description

Warehouse Operative Counterbalance Forklift Driver Evening Shift

Biggleswade £15.00 per hour Monday to Friday | 4:00pm − 1:00am 40 Hours per Week | Temporary to Permanent | Immediate Start

Are you an experienced Warehouse Operative with a valid Counterbalance Forklift licence? Are you looking for an evening shift offering £15.00 per hour and the opportunity to secure a permanent position?

Our client, a well established distribution company based in Biggleswade, is looking for Warehouse Operatives / Counterbalance Forklift Drivers to join their busy warehouse team on a temporary to permanent basis.

This is predominantly a picking and packing role, with some forklift driving involved. We're looking for hardworking, reliable candidates who are happy to get stuck into general warehouse duties rather than solely operating a forklift.

About the Role

As a Warehouse Operative / Counterbalance Forklift Driver, you'll be responsible for accurately picking, packing and preparing customer orders for dispatch, alongside operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck when required.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to complete their first couple of weeks on the day shift (7:00am − 4:00pm) to undertake training and assessments before moving onto the evening shift.

What You Will Be Doing

• Picking and packing customer orders accurately
• Preparing goods for dispatch
• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck when required
• Moving and replenishing stock throughout the warehouse
• Checking orders and ensuring picking accuracy
• Carrying out manual handling and lifting duties
• Organising and stacking pallets
• Supporting general warehouse operations
• Working efficiently to meet daily picking targets
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised warehouse environment

Skills & Experience Required

• Valid, in-date Counterbalance Forklift licence/certificate is essential − you must hold your own licence
• Previous Counterbalance Forklift driving experience
• Previous warehouse, picking or packing experience
• Happy to undertake predominantly picking and packing duties rather than solely forklift driving
• Articulated Forklift licence would be advantageous but is not essential
• Comfortable with manual handling and physical warehouse work
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Reliable with excellent timekeeping
• Able to work efficiently within a busy warehouse
• Must be available for initial training on day shifts
• Available for an immediate start

Benefits

• £15.00 per hour
• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday working
• Evening shifts, 16:00pm − 01:00am
• Temporary to permanent opportunity
• Weekly pay whilst temporary
• Immediate start available
• Friendly and supportive warehouse team
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position

If you're an experienced Warehouse Operative / Counterbalance Forklift Driver with your own valid Counterbalance licence and are happy to work in a predominantly picking and packing role, we'd love to hear from you.

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