Warehouse Operative (Counterbalance Forklift)

Warehouse Operative (Counterbalance Forklift) Location: Colchester, Essex Pay: £16.42 per hour Hours: 7:00am - 6:00pm | 4 on / 4 off Shift Pattern Job Type: Temporary to Permanent We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Operative (Counterbalance Forklift) to join a busy manufacturing environment in Colchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional to join a growing business, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position and develop within the role. This is a varied position with responsibility for goods in, packaging coordination, stock control and forklift operations, ensuring materials are available and managed effectively across the site. Please note: Due to the location of the site, applicants must have their own transport. Shift Pattern 4 days on / 4 days off 7:00am - 6:00pmDuties of the Warehouse Operative (Counterbalance Forklift) will include: Operating a Counterbalance forklift as part of the warehouse team Receiving deliveries of packaging materials and completing intake checks Checking deliveries against paperwork and ensuring stock is recorded accurately Managing and organising packaging stores and storage areas Maintaining stock levels of packaging materials including boxes, labels, films, pallets and other consumables Carrying out regular stock checks including daily, weekly and monthly counts Ensuring packaging is clearly labelled, identifiable and stored correctly Maintaining effective stock rotation procedures Supplying packaging materials to production areas when required Supporting goods in, dispatch and general warehouse operations Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment Following all company health & safety, quality and operational proceduresThe successful candidate will have: A valid Counterbalance Forklift licence Previous experience within a warehouse, goods in or packaging environment Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail Good written and verbal communication skills The ability to work independently and manage their own workload A proactive approach with the ability to use initiative Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment would be advantageousBenefits £16.42 per hour Temporary to permanent opportunity 4 on / 4 off shift pattern Full-time hours with a stable and growing business Opportunity for progression and development Free on-site parkingIf you are looking for a long-term warehouse role with a mix of forklift driving, goods in and packaging coordination, please apply today INDIJ