Warehouse Operative: Counterbalance Forklift

Prime Appointments Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Temporary to permanent opportunity

4 on / 4 off shift pattern

Full-time hours with a stable and grow

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd is recruiting a Warehouse Operative (Counterbalance Forklift) in Colchester, Essex. The role offers a 7:00am–6:00pm, 4 on/4 off shift, and a pay rate of £16.42 per hour, with a temporary to permanent opportunity in a busy manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will hold a valid Counterbalance forklift licence and have warehouse or goods-in experience, with strong organisational skills and good written and verbal communication abilities.

Qualifications

• A valid Counterbalance Forklift licence.
• Previous warehouse/goods-in/packaging experience.
• Knowledge of logistics distribution and supply chain.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Proactive approach with initiative.
• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Counterbalance forklift as part of the warehouse team.
• Receive deliveries and complete intake checks.
• Check deliveries against paperwork and record stock.
• Manage packaging stores and storage areas.
• Maintain stock levels of packaging materials.
• Carry out regular stock checks (daily/weekly/monthly).
• Ensure packaging is labelled and stored correctly.
• Maintain stock rotation procedures.
• Supply packaging materials to production areas as needed.
• Support goods in, dispatch and general warehouse operations.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Follow all health & safety, quality and operational procedures.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift

Warehouse experience

Logistics knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Proactivity

Manufacturing environment

Job description

Prime Appointments Ltd is recruiting a Warehouse Operative (Counterbalance Forklift) in Colchester, Essex. The role offers a 7:00am–6:00pm, 4 on/4 off shift, and a pay rate of £16.42 per hour, with a temporary to permanent opportunity in a busy manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will hold a valid Counterbalance forklift licence and have warehouse or goods-in experience, with strong organisational skills and good written and verbal communication abilities.