Warehouse Operative/Flt Counterbalance

Kpi Recruiting Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Recruiting Ltd is hiring a Warehouse Operative / FLT Counterbalance Driver in Stoke-on-Trent. The role combines forklift driving, order picking and general warehouse duties to ensure accurate order processing and safe, efficient movement of goods.

The position requires a valid Counterbalance FLT licence and prior warehouse experience. This is a hands-on role with a focus on accuracy, safety and timely dispatch of orders.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence.
• Experience operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck.
• Experience in warehouse/yard or order-picking roles.
• Comfortable with manual handling as part of the role.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow picking and order instructions.
• Reliable, hardworking and proactive approach.
• Knowledge of warehouse health & safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck to move products around the warehouse and yard.
• Load and unload lorries safely and efficiently.
• Move and position pallets within the warehouse and yard.
• Pick customer orders accurately based on instructions provided by the sales office.
• Ensure the correct products and quantities are selected.
• Prepare orders for collection or dispatch.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Order picking

Manual handling

Attention to detail

Reliable and proactive

Tools

Counterbalance FLT licence

Job description

Warehouse Operative / FLT Counterbalance Driver

Location: Stoke on Trent, ST6
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 1:00pm
Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum, pro rata
Hours: 25 hours per week

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Warehouse Operative / FLT Counterbalance Driver to join a small warehouse and yard operation based in the Stoke on Trent

This is a varied, hands‑on position combining forklift driving, order picking and general warehouse duties. You will play a key role in ensuring orders are picked accurately and products are moved, loaded and unloaded safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck to move products around the warehouse and yard
• Loading and unloading lorries safely and efficiently
• Moving and positioning pallets within the warehouse and yard
• Picking customer orders accurately based on instructions provided by the sales office
• Ensuring the correct products and quantities are selected
• Preparing orders ready for collection or dispatch
• Carrying out manual handling duties safely
• Checking products for damage and reporting any issues
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe warehouse and yard environment
• Following all company health & safety procedures
• Supporting with general warehouse duties as required

What We're Looking For:

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence
• Previous experience operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck
• Previous warehouse, yard or order-picking experience
• Comfortable undertaking manual handling as part of the role
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to follow picking and order instructions
• A reliable, hardworking and proactive approach
• Good understanding of warehouse health & safety procedures

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those shortlisted will be personally contacted.