Warehouse Operative with FLT Counterbalance Licence

Menzies Distribution; Kettering; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 20 days

Volunteer day

Value Awards

Driver of the Year Awards

Pension scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

EE mobile discount

Discount portal

Job summary

Menzies Distribution Limited is hiring a Warehouse Operative in Kettering to operate a counterbalance FLT and manage pallet receipt, scanning and stock rotation. The role follows a 4 On/4 Off night pattern, 18:00–06:00, with duties across loading, WMS usage and strict H&S adherence.

The successful candidate will work closely with the customer and team to maintain high standards, participate in training, and support ongoing operations at a busy site.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a counterbalance FLT (PPT is acceptable).
• Previous warehouse experience preferred (food/beverage not essential).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Proactive with good initiative.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate counterbalance FLT to load/unload trailers.
• Use WMS, laptop and hand scanners for stock input.
• Receive pallets and scan into the warehouse system.
• Rotate stock and consolidate as needed.
• Ensure health and safety rules are followed at all times.
• Assist on loading bay when required.

Skills

FLT Counterbalance Licence

Stock control

Team player

Time management

Good communication

Tools

WMS system

Laptops/hand scanners

Job description

Warehouse Operative with FLT Counterbalance Licence (13645)

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East Midlands -- Northamptonshire -- Kettering

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
02 November 2026

Warehouse Operative with FLT Counterbalance Licence

The Details:

• Shift Pattern: 4 On/4 Off Nights
• Hours: 18:00-06:00
• Lenght of Shift: 12 Hours
• Location: Kettering
• Monthly Pay
• Parking Onsite

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Loading/unloading trailers using counterbalance FLT/PPT
• Using internal WMS system, laptop and hand scanners
• Taking receipt of pallets from the production lines and accurately scanning in to the warehouse
• Stock rotation and consolidation
• Ensure all tasks are carried out to the highest of standards, working in partnership direct with the customer
• Adhering to Warehouse/Plant H&S rules at all time
• Operating a 'clean as you go' policy to ensure the warehouse is free of excess debris, pests etc.
• Assisting on the loading bay (as and when required)
• Adhering to Health and Safety rules at all times
• Carrying out any other reasonable request made by Supervisor/Manager

Experience and Qualifications Required:

• Experience operating a counterbalance FLT/PPT
• Previous warehouse experience (ideally within the food and/or beverage industry, but not essential)
• Strong communication skills, be a team player
• Be proactive, use initiative
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Time For You:Relax with 20 days annual leave.
• Give Back:Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Appreciating You & Others:Celebrate special moments with Value Awards and Driver of the Year Awards.
• Your Future:Join our contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.
• Exclusive Discounts:Through your Healthcare Cash Plan you will have access to a discount portal, where you can make savings on travel and hotels, cinema tickets, days out and much more. We also offer 20% off your mobile line rental at EE!
• Progression & Training:Unique Industry Training such as: LST, Moffett, Manual Handling, Double Decker & Load Security. Driver Assessor Training available by our Regional Driver Team. A paid day leave per year for your periodic CPC Training provided by us.
• Health & Wellness:Healthcare Cash Plan, allowing you to claim cash back on a range of healthcare products and services including dental, optical, chiropody, and specialist consultations, tests, and scans. In addition to this there is Virtual GP access, On-Demand Physio, Gym Discounts, Online Health Assessments & 24/7 Counselling.

INCLUSION

Menzies Distribution Solutions is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business.

We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be, and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.