Warehouse Operative / Forklift Driver

Apex Recruitment; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Warehouse Operative / Counterbalance Forklift Driver in Nuneaton. You'll manage stock, pick and dispatch orders, and ensure safe working practices. Candidates must have a valid Counterbalance licence and warehouse experience, with good communication skills. This is a full-time, temporary role with a focus on teamwork and safety.

Qualifications

• Be qualified to competently operate a Counterbalance forklift truck.
• Possess a good understanding of safe working practices.
• Have previous warehouse experience.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking receipt and checking of incoming stock.
• Picking customer orders as per operating processes.
• Dispatching orders in line with correct processes.
• Conducting daily safety checks on forklift.
• Providing professional service to all delivery drivers.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift operation

Numeracy and literacy

Communication skills

Customer focus

IT competence

Warehouse experience

Education

Valid external Counterbalance licence

Job description

Overview

Warehouse Operative / Counterbalance Forklift Driver
Location Leamington Spa
Temporary ongoing
Flexibility to work both Days and rotating Shifts

Days - £14.43 per hour
Shifts - £15.89 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.

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

Ideal Candidate

• 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 (39 hours 30 minutes)
• 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)

Application

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Job Information

• Job Title: Warehouse Operative / Forklift Driver
• Company: Apex Recruitment
• Location: Nuneaton, Warwickshire
• Posted: Sep 18th 2025
• Closes: Oct 19th 2025
• Sector: Distribution
• Contract: Temporary
• Hours: Full Time

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