Warehouse Operative/ Forklift Driver

TN United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Operative/Forklift Driver in Belfast. This full-time position offers a supportive working environment with the potential for permanent placement after a probationary period. The role involves operating forklifts to handle various metal products, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and maintaining an organized workspace. If you're physically fit and detail-oriented, this opportunity is perfect for you to grow in a dynamic warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift license required for operation of counterbalance or reach trucks.
• Experience in a metal stockholding or heavy materials environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts to load and unload metal products.
• Store products and assist in stock rotation and inventory checks.
• Follow health and safety procedures rigorously.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Attention to Detail

Health and Safety Compliance

Inventory Management

Physical Fitness

Education

Forklift License

Job description

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Warehouse Operative/ Forklift Driver, Belfast

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Client:

Ashton Recruitment

Location:

Belfast, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Ashton Recruitment are hiring a Warehouse Operative/Forklift Driver for our client based in Belfast, our client offers a great working environment. This position will be full time with a view of becoming permanent after 12 weeks probationary period.

Position: Warehouse Operative/ Forklift Driver

Location: Belfast

Duration: Temporary to Permanent

Rate of Pay: £13.25 per hour

Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 5pm with a 45 min break each day, Friday 8:30am to 4pm Finish with 1 hour break

Duties will include (but not limited to):

• Safely operate forklifts (e.g., counterbalance or reach trucks) to load and unload metal products like aluminium, brass, bronze, copper, and engineering plastics from delivery vehicles.
• Select and prepare materials based on customer orders-this may involve cutting metal to size, wrapping, and securely packing for dispatch.
• Store products in appropriate warehouse locations and assist in stock rotation, cycle counting, and inventory checks.
• Follow health and safety procedures rigorously, ensuring all handling of materials complies with company and industry standards.
• Keep work areas clean and organised, ensuring efficient and safe movement within the warehouse.
• Work closely with logistics teams to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
• Valid forklift licence (typically counterbalance or reach)
• Experience working in a metal stockholding or heavy materials environment is advantageous
• Good attention to detail and ability to read job sheets or material specifications
• Physically fit and capable of handling large, heavy materials

Ashton Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Business.