Warehouse Operative/Transport Planner With Flt

The Best Connection Group; East Oakley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection Group is recruiting a Warehouse Operative/Transport Planner with Counterbalance FLT for their site in Andover. This full-time, ongoing temporary role combines forklift driving, warehouse duties and route planning, with a view to permanence.

You will operate a counterbalance forklift, pick and dispatch loads, perform stock checks and use IT systems to manage delivery routes. A reliable, detail‑oriented candidate who works well in a team will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence – essential.
• Experience in a warehouse or FLT driving role.
• Confident using computer systems.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable, hardworking and flexible approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operating a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently.
• Picking and preparing loads ready for dispatch.
• Carrying out stock checks and ensuring inventory accuracy.
• Assisting with route planning and delivery organisation.
• Using computer systems to manage and update delivery routes.
• Supporting general warehouse operations as required.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Following all health and safety procedures.

Skills

FLT licence

Warehouse operations

Transport planning

Teamwork

Job description

Warehouse Operative/Transport Planner with FLT

Location: Andover

Pay Rate: £15.00 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00-17:00

Contract: Full-time, ongoing temporary position with the opportunity to go permanent

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a reliable and experienced Warehouse Operative/Transport Planner with a Counterbalance Forklift License to join a busy operation based in Andover.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for full-time, ongoing work with the potential to secure a permanent position. The successful candidate will be working in a role contains both working from a desk with IT systems to assist with route planning, as well as carrying out general warehouse duties, inclusive of order picking.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently.


• Picking and preparing loads ready for dispatch.


• Carrying out stock checks and ensuring inventory accuracy.


• Assisting with route planning and delivery organisation.


• Using computer systems to manage and update delivery routes.


• Supporting general warehouse operations as required.


• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.


• Following all health and safety procedures.

Requirements

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence - essential.


• Previous experience in a warehouse or FLT driving role.


• Confident using computer systems.


• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.


• A reliable, hardworking and flexible approach to work.


• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

What's on Offer?

• £15.00 per hour.


• Monday to Friday working hours, 07:00-17:00.


• Full-time, ongoing work.


• Opportunity to secure a permanent position.


• A varied role combining forklift driving, warehouse duties and route planning.