Warehouse Operative / Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Apex Recruitment - Leamington Spa; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading international manufacturing company in Leamington Spa is seeking a Warehouse Operative / Counterbalance Forklift Driver. The role involves efficient stock handling, order picking, and working safely with a team. Candidates should hold a valid Counterbalance forklift licence and have a good understanding of safe working practices. Shifts include days and rotating hours. Competitive rates offered with potential for ongoing work.

Qualifications

• Valid external Counterbalance licence required.
• Good understanding of safe working practices needed.
• Previous warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and accurate handling of stock.
• Pick and dispatch customer orders according to processes.
• Conduct daily checks on forklift trucks and observe guidelines.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift operation

Numeracy and literacy

Good communication skills

Customer focus

Warehouse experience

IT competence

Job description

Warehouse Operative / Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Location: Leamington Spa

Temporary ongoing.

Flexibility to work both Days and rotating Shifts.

Day rate: £14.45 per hour.

Shift rate: £16.10 per hour.

Our client is a leading international manufacturing company based in Leamington Spa. They are looking for a Warehouse Operative / Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join their existing team on a temporary ongoing basis.

The Role

You will be responsible for working closely with the existing team to deliver efficient, safe, and accurate handling of stock, whilst delivering high quality service to all customers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertaking receipt and checking of incoming stock in line with company goods in processes, ensuring all are labelled appropriately and the product is correctly located
• Picking customer orders as per operating processes, undertaking all necessary controls, and ensuring available for dispatch
• Dispatching orders in line with correct processes, paying particular attention to detail to ensure accurate picking and dispatch
• Assisting with stock takes and any regular spot stock takes as required
• Undertaking forklift truck duties as required, ensuring daily safety checks are conducted thoroughly and company warehouse guidelines observed
• Undertaking physical tasks such as manually unloading containers from overseas suppliers
• Ensuring all stock is stored, handled, and transported securely and health and safety guidelines are completed
• Providing a professional, courteous, and efficient service to all delivery drivers and customers
• Working with colleagues to ensure the workplace environment is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness, and always complies with company and legislative standards
• Ensuring all company safety and quality processes are followed and all relevant legislation complied with, raising concerns, and reporting any incidents or suggestions to your line manager
• Supporting and assisting newly appointed or less experienced colleagues by providing training and guidance as appropriate
• Performing any other duties that may fit into the remit of this role as and when required

The ideal Warehouse Operative / Counterbalance Forklift Driver

• Be qualified to competently operate Counterbalance forklift truck.
• Hold a valid external Counterbalance licence.
• Possess a good standard of numeracy and literacy.
• Have a good understanding of, and commitment to, safe working practices
• Have good communication skills and a customer focus
• Have previous warehouse experience
• Possess a good level of IT competence

Hours

Days: Monday – Thursday 07:00-16:00 and Friday 07:00-12:00 (39hrs 30 minutes break).

Rotating fortnightly shifts:

• 06:00-14:00 Monday to Thursday and 06:00-13:00 on Friday (20 minutes break)
• 14:00-22:00 Monday to Thursday and 13:00-20:00 on Friday (20 minutes break)