We’re currently recruiting for a Warehouse Operative with Counterbalance experience to join a well-established distributor within the building materials sector. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity offering long-term stability and progression.
The Role:
Working as part of a small team across two warehouse buildings, you’ll be responsible for ensuring goods are received, stored, and dispatched efficiently and accurately.
Key Duties:
* Picking orders using picking lists
* Operating a Counterbalance forklift
* Locating stock using warehouse location systems
* Packing, labelling, and palletising goods for dispatch
* Loading/unloading containers
* Stock replenishment using pump trucks
* General warehouse maintenance and organisation
* Identifying stock/location discrepancies
* Manual handling (regular lifting up to 25kg)
* Supporting wider warehouse operations as needed
Requirements:
* Valid Counterbalance Forklift licence (external, not in-house)
* Full UK driving licence & own transport (due to location)
* Previous warehouse experience (picker/packer desirable)
* Comfortable with manual handling and working at height (ladders)
* Good attention to detail and organisation skills
* Able to work in a fast-paced environment
* Reliable, team-focused, and proactive
What’s on Offer:
* Temp-to-perm opportunity
* Competitive hourly rate with increase upon permanent placement
* Overtime available up to £18.80ph
* Stable Monday–Friday working pattern