Launch Your 2026 Career with Perkins / Caterpillar - Powered by Randstad
Title: Warehouse Operative/ B1 Counterbalance Driver
We are pleased to announce we have roles available to start in the new year! Be part of something big at one of the UK's top manufacturing sites. Perkins Engines and Randstad offer you the chance to grow, up-skill, and thrive in a safe and supportive workplace.
Join a High-Performing Team Driving World-Class Operations
Are you someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in accuracy, and thrives in a fast-paced environment?
We're looking for motivated individuals to join our warehouse operations team, supporting essential engine production activities for a global leader in manufacturing.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills, work within a safety-driven culture, and be part of a team that keeps the heart of our operations moving.
Primary Responsibilities
Operate B1 Counterbalance trucks safely and effectively as part of daily warehouse operations
Transport, pack, and scan engine components, keeping material flow smooth and accurate
Follow clear Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to maintain high levels of safety and quality
Perform manual handling tasks (aided where required) to support production needs
Use PC and scanner systems to record and track stock movements
Maintain warehouse flow, supporting stock accuracy and part replenishment
Uphold excellent housekeeping standards, contributing to a clean, efficient work area
Engage in 5S and safety practices, reporting hazards and supporting continuous improvement
Experience Not Essential, Attitude Is.
We welcome applicants with or without warehouse or FLT experience.
What matters most is your positive attitude, reliability, willingness to learn, and commitment to safety.
For the right individuals, we offer progression into MHE operations, including:
PPT (Powered Pallet Truck) operation - typically used for line feeding
A5 Stacker training
Additional MHE categories as required
Upskilling into MHE roles (PPT, stacker, etc.)
Ongoing learning and development opportunitiesIf you show the right behaviours, drive, and engagement, we will train and develop you into these operational roles.
What You Can Expect
A supportive, safety-focused team environment
Industry-leading standards of quality and process discipline
Stability and development within a world-class global brand
Opportunities to advance your skill set and gain recognised certification
A role where your effort, attitude, and attention to detail truly matter Pay, Incentives & Shift Patterns
- £12.21 per hour, moving to £12.36 per hour once trained and certification achieved
- excellent shift premiums
- Overtime: Sat x1.5 | Sun x2
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Bonus scheme + PPE provided
- Canteen, café & vending facilities
- Permanent roles reviewed quarterly
Shift Pattern:
This role will initially start on day shifts with a review of moving to 3 shifts once fully trained
3-Shift Rotation (Weekly Rotation):
Mornings: 6am-2pm | Afternoons: 2pm-10pm | Nights: 10pm-6am
Excellent shift premium included
This is more than just a job - it's your pathway to career development, safety excellence, and long-term opportunity. Join a team that values your contribution and invests in your growth.
Don't delay, apply today with randstad