Warehouse Operative with Forklift

MDE Consultants Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and manufacturing company in Bristol is seeking Warehouse Operatives for their Dispatch and Inbound teams. This permanent, full-time role requires experience operating a counterbalance forklift and offers a supportive team environment along with several benefits including weekly pay and potential for progression. The successful candidate will unload deliveries, pick and pack orders, maintain inventory records, and ensure smooth warehouse operations. If you're reliable, motivated, and have the necessary experience, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Permanent, full-time role with weekly pay

Early finish every Friday

Free on-site parking

Potential for progression within the business

Qualifications

• Experience using a counterbalance forklift is essential.
• Previous experience in a warehouse, dispatch, or goods-in environment is preferred.
• Comfortable with manual handling and physical work.

Responsibilities

• Unload deliveries and book goods into the system.
• Pick and pack customer orders for dispatch.
• Maintain accurate inventory records.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift experience

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Job description

Location: Bristol

Salary: £13.29 per hour (includes £40 weekly shift allowance)

Job Type: Permanent | Full‑Time | 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Rotating every 2 weeks

Shift 1: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Shift 2: Monday – Thursday, 12:30 PM – 9:00 PM & Friday, 12:30 PM – 6:30 PM

About the Role

MDE Consultants are recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering and manufacturing company based in Bristol. We are looking for Warehouse Operatives to join their Dispatch and Inbound teams.

These are full‑time, hands‑on roles in a busy warehouse environment, perfect for reliable and motivated individuals who are confident working both independently and as part of a team.

Counterbalance forklift experience is essential – you do not need a formal licence, but you must have recent, hands‑on experience operating a counterbalance forklift, whether in‑house trained or from previous roles.

Key Responsibilities

Inbound Role

• Unloading deliveries and booking goods into the system
• Moving stock into storage using a counterbalance forklift
• Checking quantities and quality of incoming stock
• Maintaining accurate inventory records

Dispatch Role

• Picking and packing customer orders
• Preparing items for dispatch, including labelling and wrapping
• Loading finished goods onto delivery vehicles
• Assisting with light assembly tasks if required

Both roles include general housekeeping duties and supporting smooth warehouse operations.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience using a counterbalance forklift – essential (licence not required)
• Previous experience in a warehouse, dispatch, or goods‑in environment
• Strong attention to detail and good timekeeping
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions
• Comfortable with manual handling and physical work
• Good communication skills and a team‑oriented attitude

What’s in it for You

• Permanent, full‑time role with weekly pay
• Early finish every Friday
• Temp‑to‑perm opportunity
• Free on‑site parking
• Supportive team environment
• Potential for progression within the business

If you’re looking to secure a long‑term role and have counterbalance forklift experience, we’d love to hear from you