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Warehouse Operative with Counterbalance and/or Reach FLT. Temporary. £13.45 p/h. Shefford.

Job Added: 12/05/2026
Work From Home: None
£13.45

Our client is currently seeking a Warehouse Operative with Counterbalance and/or Reach FLT on a temporary basis.

Core duties

  • Working in a team picking and packing orders to customers high quality standards, always adhering to the clients health and safety requirements.
  • Demonstrate unwavering honesty in your actions, uphold the highest standards of integrity in all you do, and show respect for colleagues.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Pick and pack orders to customer expectations
  • Check incoming components for quality and integrity, highlighting damaged/missing items.
  • Moving, organising and storing components, ensuring they are located correctly, making use of lifting equipment and the forklifts.
  • Completing and keeping relevant paperwork up to date.
  • Adhering to health and safety regulations when operating the machinery and handling products, making use of the equipment available.
  • Keep working areas and the Warehouse floor clean and free from hazards.
  • Comply with health and safety requirements including wearing appropriate PPE, COSHH and Safe Systems of Work.

Key Accountabilities

  • Accountable for your own effort, motivation, and contribution.
  • Achievement of personal and company targets.
  • Accountable for your own Health & Safety and the Health & Safety of other employees.
  • Ensure PAS99 and ISO rules and regulations are adhered to.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all non-public company information at all times.
  • Act in a professional and courteous manner at all times.

Skills, Experience, Behaviours & Attributes

  • Counterbalance Forklift Truck and/or a Reach Truck licence (essential).
  • Experience of working in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
  • Be physically fit with good manual handling skills.
  • Enjoy working outside in all climates (suitable clothing and PPE will be provided).
  • A team player with a positive attitude, willing to learn and undertake additional duties when required.
  • Basic IT skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Numerate with a good attention to detail.
  • Self-motivated, driven and able to work unsupervised with the desire and determination to succeed, achieve goals and company aspirations.
  • Flexible in your approach to work and willing to work overtime when required.
  • Act in a professional and courteous manner at all times, following the clients Code of Conduct.
  • Full valid driving licence.

Hours of Work

37.5hrs per week

Monday to Friday – early (6.00am – 2.00-pm) and late (2.00pm – 10.00pm) rotating shift pattern.

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Temporary workers are considered for permanent opportunities within the department where appropriate