Warehouse Operative / FLT Driver (Counterbalance) – Temp to Perm

Location: Wednesbury
Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Role Overview

We are currently recruiting for a reliable and flexible Warehouse Operative with a valid Counterbalance Forklift licence to join a busy warehouse and stores environment. This is a 6-month temporary role with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

This position involves a mix of warehouse duties, FLT driving, and occasional 3.5t van driving across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck to move heavy stock and crates
• Working within the stores area, handling and organising stock
• Moving and handling cast iron cookers (heavy lifting involved)
• Booking goods in and updating records on internal systems (must be computer literate)
• Using spreadsheets and general computer systems accurately
• Ensuring all tasks are completed in line with health & safety procedures

Driving Requirements

• 3.5T van driving required approximately 1 day per week
• Deliveries may involve early starts (potentially 4am first drop)
• When not driving, standard warehouse hours apply: 7:00am – 3:00pm

Training

• 2-week initial training period based in the factory to learn processes and products

What We’re Looking For

• Valid FLT Counterbalance Licence (essential)
• Previous warehouse or stores experience
• Experience driving a 3.5T vehicle
• Comfortable with heavy lifting and manual work
• Basic IT skills (computer literate, able to use spreadsheets)
• A flexible and reliable attitude with willingness to adapt to different duties
• Strong work ethic and team player

Additional Information

• Monday to Friday working pattern – no weekends
• 20-minute break per shift