Warehouse Operative & Forklift Driver

Staffline; Uddingston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffline is seeking Warehouse Operatives in Scotland (Uddingston) to join a busy food manufacturing warehouse. You will use a forklift and warehouse systems to help manage stock, support production, and maintain high standards of safety, quality, and hygiene.

A two-week rotating shift pattern is in place: early and back shifts with overtime possibilities. Ideal candidates will have forklift experience, strong computer skills, problem-solving ability, and excellent teamwork.

Qualifications

• In-date Forklift Licence required.
• Experience in warehouse/food production preferred.
• Willingness to work a two-week rotating shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Assist in running the warehouse safely and efficiently.
• Support production of food products to high quality standards.
• Keep warehouse and yard clean, tidy and inspection-ready.
• Check stock levels and ensure correct storage and rotation.

Skills

Forklift licence

Computer literacy

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

AisleMaster experience

Stacker experience

Electric Pallet Truck experience

Job description

and Warehouse Operatives

with Material Handling Equipment experience for our established client in

You will require an in-date Forklift Licence to be considered for this role.

Your Time at Work

The role will operate on a two-week rotating shift pattern:

• Early Shift: 6am to 2:30pm
• Back Shift: 2:00pm to 10:30pm

Day to day tasks are:

• Help run the warehouse safely and smoothly.
• Support the making of food products to high quality standards.
• Keep the warehouse and yard clean, tidy, and ready for inspections at all times.
• Check stock levels and make sure products are stored correctly and rotated properly.
• Complete stock counts and investigate any stock issues.
• Use warehouse computer systems to manage stock and paperwork.
• Train and support new warehouse team members.
• Help lead the team and cover for the Shift Manager when needed.
• Work with planning, engineering, quality, and distribution teams.
• Follow all health and safety, hygiene, and quality procedures.

Our Perfect Worker

• Has experience in a warehouse, food production, or fast-paced working environment.
• Confident using computers and warehouse systems.
• Good at solving problems and finding solutions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Takes pride in working safely and following procedures.
• Has good attention to detail and works accurately.
• Can work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Positive, flexible, and willing to help others.
• Motivated to achieve targets and improve ways of working.
• Holds either a Counterbalance or Combi-lift FLT licence
• Aislemaster, Stacker, and Electric Pallet Truck experience and qualifications are beneficial but not essential.

Key Information and Benefits

• Pay is £15.83 per hour
• Guaranteed 40 hour work week with occasional overtime hours available
• Work in a busy food manufacturing environment.
• Use a variety of warehouse systems, equipment, and vehicles.
• Work with different departments across the business.
• Focus on safety, quality, hygiene, and teamwork.
• Opportunity to develop skills and gain further warehouse knowledge and experience.
• Additional duties may be required to support business needs.