Warehouse Operative / Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Location: Bedford
Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, from 7:00am
Contract: Temp-to-Perm

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Warehouse Operative / Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a busy and growing team in Bedford.

This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and hardworking individual with previous warehouse and counterbalance forklift experience who is looking for stable, long-term employment with the potential to secure a permanent position.

Working Monday to Friday with an early 7:00am start, you will play an important role in the safe handling, preparation and movement of materials across the site.

• Carrying out a range of general warehouse duties.
• Loading and unloading materials safely and efficiently.
• Operating a counterbalance forklift.
• Operating machinery, including a band saw for cutting metal.
• Preparing, handling and moving materials around the site.
• Driving a company van when required.
• Ensuring the warehouse and working areas are kept clean, tidy and safe.
• Following all company health and safety policies and procedures.
• Carrying out manual handling duties safely and responsibly.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence – essential.
• A full UK Driving Licence – essential.
• Previous warehouse experience.
• Experience operating machinery, or the confidence to learn new equipment.
• A good understanding of workplace health and safety.
• The physical fitness required for manual handling and warehouse duties.
• A reliable, punctual and hardworking approach.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• £14.00 per hour
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• 7:00am start.
• Temp-to-perm opportunity.
• Long-term employment prospects.
• Stable weekday working hours.
• The opportunity to secure a permanent position with the company.

If you have the relevant warehouse and counterbalance forklift experience and are looking for your next long-term opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

For further information or to apply, please contact:

Kat Ellis
Letchworth Office
(phone number removed)
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