Warehouse Operative/Forklift Driver

Jacob Thomas Associates; Leicester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp to perm assignment

Free parking

Weekly pay

Great working environment

Canteen facilities

Job summary

Jacob Thomas Associates is seeking a Warehouse Operative / Counterbalance Driver in Leicester LE3 to support a busy distributor. You will operate a licensed counterbalance forklift, move stock around the warehouse and help prepare items for dispatch.

The role requires a valid FLT licence, experience with loading/unloading goods by forklift, and a flexible, immediate start. The position offers weekly pay, free parking, and canteen facilities within a busy, safety‑mocused warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Accredited Counterbalance FLT Licence.
• Experience loading and unloading goods using FLT.
• Available to start immediately and flexible with hours.
• Highly motivated and driven.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading of stock using your licensed Forklift.
• Transferring stock and products around the warehouse.
• Picking/packing items ready for dispatch.
• Palletising and wrapping.
• Working to set procedures, targets and Health & Safety Guidelines.
• Adhere to all company polices.

Skills

FLT Licence

FLT Experience

Job description

Warehouse Operative / Counterbalance Driver

Salary; £12.71 per hour

Hours; 6.00am-3:30pm and 8:30am-6.00pm Monday to Friday (weekly rotating)

Location; Leicester LE3

We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Operative / Counterbalance Driver to work for for an established distributor.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to forge a career within the manufacturing industry with an established and progressive company. You will be working as a valued and vital member of the team, ensuring that their production operations are running as smoothly as possible and in line with targets and objectives.

The Warehouse Operative / Counterbalance FLT Driver Role

• Loading and unloading of stock using your licensed Forklift
• Transferring stock and products around the warehouse
• Picking/packing items ready for dispatch
• Palletising and wrapping
• Working to set procedures, targets and Health & Safety Guidelines
• Adhere to all company polices

Our Warehouse Operative / Counterbalance FLT Driver Ideal Candidate

• Accredited Counterbalance FLT Licence
• Ability to demonstrate experience loading and unloading of goods using FLT
• Available to start work immediately and have a flexible approach to working hours
• Highly motivated and driven

The Warehouse Operative / Counterbalance FLT Driver Benefits

• Temp to perm assignment
• Free parking
• Weekly pay
• Great working environment
• Canteen facilities