Forklift and Warehouse Operative

Temporary Logistics Operator – Immediate Opportunity

Are you an experienced logistics or warehouse professional looking for your next opportunity? We’re recruiting for a Temporary Logistics Operator to join a busy, fast-paced site on a 6-month contract. This is a great chance to secure a well-paid role where you’ll play a key part in keeping site operations running safely, smoothly and efficiently.

Pay rate: £18.66 per hour
Contract: 6-month temporary contract
Opportunity: Immediate start available for the right candidate

Key responsibilities

• Receive, check and safely store incoming materials and supplies.

• Operate a counterbalance FLT to load and unload containers and vehicles.

• Manage gatehouse receipt and despatch of bulk materials to site standards.

• Handle stores intake and manage incoming and outgoing site post.

• Control site access for vehicles and visitors, including emergency response support.

• Run weighbridge, booking and gatehouse processes accurately and efficiently.

• Keep production supplied with raw materials and packaging on time.

• Maintain accurate stock control using SAP and physical inventory checks.

• Pick, prepare and process orders accurately for despatch.

• Pack, label and load products to customer and regulatory requirements.

• Despatch bulk and packed materials safely, efficiently and on time.

• Complete all delivery, despatch and stock paperwork accurately.

• Work closely with internal teams, hauliers and external contacts to keep operations moving.

• Maintain excellent housekeeping across stores and operational areas.

• Carry out stock counts and cycle checks to support inventory accuracy.

• Follow site health, safety, environmental and quality procedures at all times.

• Communicate effectively with Order Fulfilment, hauliers and other stakeholders.

• Support incident investigations, safety reviews and site inspections.

• Work to strict HSEQ standards to meet company, customer and legal requirements.

• Help improve local processes and contribute to continuous improvement activity.

• Take on other reasonable duties within your skills and experience when needed.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in logistics, stores, warehousing or a similar fast-paced operational environment.

• A valid counterbalance FLT licence with confident, hands-on operating experience.

• A solid understanding of stock control, goods in/goods out and safe working practices.

• Good IT skills, ideally with experience using SAP or similar stock management systems.

• A reliable, safety-focused approach with the confidence to communicate effectively across teams and with drivers.

If you have the skills and experience we’re looking for and want to secure a strong temporary opportunity with an immediate start, apply now.

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