Fork Truck Driver/ Warehouse Operator

Fork Truck Driver / Warehouse Material Handler

Location: Aycliffe
Contract: 6 months/ Ongoing
Hours: 39 hours per week - Rotating 3-Shift Pattern (Mornings, Afternoons & Nights)
Pay Rate: Up to £18.46 per hour (inclusive of shift allowance)

Overtime available , OT rates £26.18- £33.91 ph

Immediate Opportunity Available

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and licensed Fork Truck /PIV Driver / Warehouse/Material Handler to join a busy and fast-paced warehouse operation in Aycliffe. This is an ongoing opportunity for reliable candidates with proven warehouse experience and valid forklift licences.

Please Note:

Applicants MUST hold valid licences and have practical experience operating:

• Reach Truck
• Counterbalance Truck
• Manrider

Licences and experience are mandatory. - The client may consider candidates with in-house licences.

The Role

As a Warehouse /Material Handler, you will play a key role in supporting warehouse operations, ensuring customer orders are processed accurately and efficiently while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate PIV equipment including Reach, Counterbalance and Manrider trucks
• Receive and interpret customer orders to identify picking requirements
• Verify stock availability and accuracy
• Pick, prepare and package customer orders to specification
• Label, organise and prepare goods for shipment
• Load and unload vehicles including trucks and other transport equipment
• Move materials safely throughout the warehouse
• Maintain accurate records of inbound and outbound shipments
• Input shipment and product data into SAP and other systems
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve operational targets

Essential Requirements

• Valid PIV licences for Reach, Counterbalance and Manrider trucks
• Proven experience operating warehouse lifting equipment
• Previous warehouse or material handling experience
• SAP experience
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work rotating morning, afternoon and night shifts
• Team player with a positive, can-do attitude

Desirable Skills

• 1-2 years' warehouse or material handling experience
• Basic computer and data entry skills

What We Offer

• Competitive basic pay rate of £18.46 per hour (inclusive of shift allowance)
• Full-time hours (39 hours per week)
• Opportunity to join a professional warehouse team
• Immediate starts available for suitable candidates

Apply today if you have the required licences and experience and are ready for your next warehouse opportunity in Aycliffe.

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