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Warehouse & Counterbalance Operative (Temporary)


Job Location:
United Kingdom -England -West Midlands -West Midlands -Coventry
Salary:
£12.71 - £15.32/hour

WAREHOUSE & COUNTERBALANCE OPERATIVE – COVENTRY, WEST MIDLANDS

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Warehouse & Counterbalance Operative – Coventry, West Midlands to join our well-established client based in Coventry, West Midlands.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering £12.71 per hour, Monday to Friday working, ongoing work, overtime opportunities and career progression within a busy manufacturing environment.

£12.71 PER HOUR | MONDAY TO FRIDAY | ONGOING WORK | OVERTIME AVAILABLE | CAREER PROGRESSION

This role would suit candidates with experience as a Warehouse Operative, FLT Reach Driver, FLT Counterbalance Driver, Reach Truck Driver, Counterbalance Driver, Forklift Truck Driver, FLT Operator, Forklift Operator or Material Handler.

Shifts

 • Monday to Friday
 • 11:00 to 19:00

Rates of Pay

 • £12.71 per hour
 • Overtime – £15.32 per hour
 • Weekly pay

Benefits

As a Warehouse & Counterbalance Operative, you will receive:

 • Excellent hourly rates
 • Weekly pay
 • Ongoing work
 • Career progression opportunities
 • Modern on-site canteen serving hot and cold food
 • Free tea and coffee
 • Free on-site parking
 • On-site management team providing ongoing support
 • Worker smartphone app with competitions and surveys
 • Ongoing training and development

Day-to-Day Duties

As a Warehouse & Counterbalance Operative, your duties will include:

 • Operating Reach and Counterbalance Forklift Trucks safely and efficiently
 • Moving raw materials, finished goods and stock throughout the warehouse and manufacturing facility
 • Loading and unloading vehicles where required
 • Collecting empty stillages, boxes and packaging materials
 • Supplying manufacturing areas with materials to support production requirements
 • Using pump trucks and battery-powered hand trucks where necessary
 • Carrying out routine equipment checks and reporting any defects
 • Maintaining high standards of housekeeping across all warehouse and logistics areas
 • Following all health and safety procedures and company standards

Essential Skills

 • Good communication and teamwork skills
 • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
 • Strong organisational skills and spatial awareness
 • Reliable, self-motivated and flexible approach to work
 • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
 • Safety-conscious approach when operating MHE and working within warehouse and manufacturing environments

Desirable Experience

 • Previous experience within a warehouse, logistics, manufacturing or distribution environment
 • Previous experience operating Reach and/or Counterbalance Forklift Trucks
 • Previous experience operating other MHE, including LLOP or PPT

Training Provided

 • Industry-related training and ongoing support throughout your assignment

Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply today and a member of our team will be in touch.

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.

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