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Salary: £25,750 plus overtime paid as time and a half (salary to be reviewed April 2026).
Company Profit Share Scheme.
Full time / permanent.
Day and Night positions available (Night position includes allowance).
Located – Coventry, West Midlands.
Join one of the UK’s largest independent metal stockholders.
Established in 1981, Richard Austin Alloys Ltd has grown into one of the UK’s largest independent metal stockholders. With a strong reputation for next‑day delivery of Aluminium and Stainless Steel, our success is built on exceptional customer service and a commitment to quality. As our warehouse operation continues to expand, we are now recruiting additional forklift drivers to support our ever‑growing West Midlands site.
The Role
Working within a busy warehouse environment, you will play a key part in the safe and efficient picking and packaging of metal products for customers across the country.
Responsibilities
* Accurate picking with strong attention to detail
* Adhering to safe working practices at all times
* Manual handling of aluminium and stainless steel (physical role)
* Completing daily forklift safety checks and maintaining the truck in good condition
* Supporting general warehouse duties as required
* Carrying out any reasonable tasks assigned by supervisors or managers
* Contributing to smooth warehouse workflow and safe forklift operation
Requirements
* 1–2 years’ experience driving a counterbalance forklift (gas)
* Up‑to‑date, accredited forklift licence
* Comfortable with physical work
* Good timekeeping and ability to work unsupervised
* Strong communication skills and a positive, flexible attitude
* Previous experience is essential, ideally within a warehouse or similar environment
Hours & Pay
* 40.5 HOURS
* Shifts starting at 10:00 AM – 19:30 PM (1 HOUR LUNCH BREAK)
* Overtime paid at time and a half
* 25 days holiday plus all bank holidays
* Day Shift: £25,750 (SUBJECT TO CHANGE 1ST APRIL 2026)
Benefits
* Job security
* Quarterly bonuses when company targets are achieved
* Generous company pension scheme (after qualifying period)
* Uniform provided
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme
* On‑site parking
* Overtime available
Interested? Please send your CV by return.
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