Warehouse Operative with Forklift

Location: Bristol
Salary: £13.29 per hour (includes £40 weekly shift allowance)
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time | 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Rotating every 2 weeks

• Shift 1: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Shift 2: Monday – Thursday, 12:30 PM – 9:00 PM & Friday, 12:30 PM – 6:30 PM

About the Role

MDE Consultants are recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering and manufacturing company based in Bristol. We are looking for Warehouse Operatives to join their Dispatch and Inbound teams.

These are full-time, hands-on roles in a busy warehouse environment, perfect for reliable and motivated individuals who are confident working both independently and as part of a team.

 Counterbalance forklift experience is essential – you do not need a formal licence, but you must have recent, hands-on experience operating a counterbalance forklift, whether in-house trained or from previous roles.

Key Responsibilities

Inbound Role:

• Unloading deliveries and booking goods into the system
• Moving stock into storage using a counterbalance forklift
• Checking quantities and quality of incoming stock
• Maintaining accurate inventory records

Dispatch Role:

• Picking and packing customer orders
• Preparing items for dispatch, including labelling and wrapping
• Loading finished goods onto delivery vehicles
• Assisting with light assembly tasks if required

Both roles include general housekeeping duties and supporting smooth warehouse operations.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience using a counterbalance forklift – essential (licence not required)
• Previous experience in a warehouse, dispatch, or goods-in environment
• Strong attention to detail and good timekeeping
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions
• Comfortable with manual handling and physical work
• Good communication skills and a team-oriented attitude

What’s in it for You:

• Permanent, full-time role with weekly pay
• Early finish every Friday
• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• Free on-site parking
• Supportive team environment
• Potential for progression within the business

If you’re looking to secure a long-term role and have counterbalance forklift experience, we’d love to hear from you.