Warehouse and Forklift Operative
📍 Location: Sittingbourne
🕗 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (37.5 hrs/week, 1-hour unpaid lunch)
📅 Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent | No Weekends | No Shifts
Counterbalance Forklift liecence is essential
🚚 About the Role
We're looking for a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Operative to join our clients close-knit, long-standing team. If you're counterbalance forklift-licensed driver and want a better work/life balance with a stable Monday-Friday routine - this could be the role for you.
You'll play a key part in day-to-day warehouse operations, especially as they enter their busy season. The role is split roughly 50/50 between operating a counterbalance forklift and manual warehouse duties.
🔧 Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
* Unloading incoming deliveries using a counterbalance forklift
* Putting away stock into racking or bulk storage areas
* Assembling customer orders
* Preparing and loading pallets for dispatch
* General warehouse upkeep - cleaning, tidying, and supporting where needed
* Manual handling of items such as boilers (25-35kg), so physical fitness is important
✅ What We're Looking For:
* Counterbalance forklift licence (essential)
* Previous experience in a warehouse/distribution environment
* Good level of physical fitness (regular manual handling required)
* A reliable, team-focused attitude
* Ability to work at pace, especially during peak periods
🎁 What You'll Get:
* Competitive salary with potential flexibility for experienced FLT drivers
* Monday to Friday only - enjoy your weekends!
* No shift work - consistent hours and routine
* Join a stable, long-serving team who value balance and teamwork