Warehouse Operative - FLT Experience

Staffline; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Canteen on site

Free car parking on site

PPE provided

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Staffline is hiring for an FLT Driver/Warehouse Operative at our Bristol site. The role blends warehouse tasks with forklift duties, with training provided if you lack a current licence. 12 months FLT experience preferred, and candidates will join a dynamic team delivering quality products daily.

You'll work a 4 on 4 off shift, 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am, with pay rates from £13.90 to £14.90 per hour. This temp-to-perm opportunity offers on-site support and staff canteen.

Qualifications

• 12 months of FLT driving experience is preferred.
• A current FLT Counterbalance licence is not essential; in-house refresher training is provided.
• Good English and maths skills; strong team player with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate in a fast-paced warehouse handling deliveries, stock rotation, and order picking.
• Receive and check goods, label items, and manage despatch documentation.
• Assist with loading/unloading, housekeeping, and safety compliance (PPE, hygiene, FIFO).
• Support new staff and contribute to continuous safety and efficiency improvements.

Skills

FLT driving experience

Warehouse/Logistics

Attention to detail

Team player

English & maths

Tools

Counterbalance forklift licence

Job description

Do you have 12 months of previous FLT experience, and are you ready to be part of a dynamic team? We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team and help us deliver high-quality products to our customers every day.

Great opportunity to work as a Warehouse Operative, FLT Driver for our client's site, which produces a wide range of own-label chilled sauces and soups for major UK retailers.

No current FLT licence? No problem! If you have 12 months of FLT driving experience, our client will provide in-house refresher training, making this an excellent opportunity for experienced drivers looking to return to FLT work.

Staffline is recruiting FLT Drivers in Bristol.

The rate of pay is:

• Days £13.90 per hour
• Nights £14.90 per hour

This is a full-time role working 4 on 4 off, and the hours of work are:

• 6am to 6pm
• 6pm to 6am

You will not always be sitting in the FLT seat; the position is mainly warehouse work. FLT will be as and when required. Some days will be for FLT tasks, others will be more picking tasks.

Your Time at Work

As an FLT Driver, your duties include:

• Working in a fast-paced warehouse, handling deliveries, storing goods, picking orders, managing waste, and following FIFO for stock rotation.
• Accurately receiving and recording goods using scanning systems, checking quality and expiry dates, labelling items, and separating allergen materials.
• Receiving and storing finished products in the despatch area using system tracking tools.
• Picking, packing, wrapping, and labelling customer orders, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and timely loading of vehicles with proper documentation.
• Using PPE correctly, maintaining equipment, and reporting any issues.
• Following food hygiene and health & safety standards, keeping work areas clean (CAYGO), and adapting to schedule changes.
• Following company procedures, reporting issues, attending training, supporting new staff, and continuously improving safety and efficiency.

Our Perfect Worker

Our perfect worker will have good English and maths skills. You will be an excellent team player, show great attention to detail, and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Previous FLT driving experience is required. A current FLT Counterbalance licence is not essential, as successful candidates will receive in-house training and refresher support where required.

This role would suit candidates whose FLT licence has expired, those returning to FLT work after a career break, or experienced warehouse operatives looking to refresh their skills and develop their career.

Key Information and Benefits

• Earn £13.90 - £14.90 per hour
• 4 on 4 off shift pattern
• In-house FLT refresher training provided
• Temp to perm opportunity
• On-site support from Staffline
• Canteen on site
• Free car parking on site
• PPE provided
• Opportunities for overtime

Job Ref: 1COMPB

About Staffline

Staffline is the UK's largest recruitment solutions partner, enabling over 35,000 people into good work every week. We operate at more than 420 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.

As one of the most established recruitment agencies in Nottingham with operations across the UK, we specialise in connecting businesses with temporary and permanent jobs across warehouse & logistics, food and drink, aviation, driving, technical & engineering, manufacturing & automotive and security.

Important Information

• Staffline and its subsidiaries do not charge any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.