Warehouse Operative/Counterbalance FLT driver

Location: Digbeth, Birmingham Pay Rate: £12.80 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30am - 5:30pm

We are currently recruiting a Warehouse Operative with Counterbalance FLT and van driving experience on behalf of one of our clients, based in Digbeth, Birmingham.

Our client is a well-established company specialising in the distribution of refrigeration equipment and associated goods. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity offering stable weekday hours with the potential for a permanent role following a successful temporary period.

The Role of a Warehouse Operative/Counterbalance FLT driver

This is a hands-on role combining warehouse duties with driving responsibilities. You will be operating a Counterbalance forklift truck within the warehouse and completing deliveries/collections in a long wheelbase van.

The role will involve one set day per week travelling to Manchester to deliver and collect goods, with the remaining days based in the warehouse in Digbeth.

Some items may be bulky and require safe manual handling.

Key Responsibilities of a Warehouse Operative/Counterbalance FLT driver

Operating a Counterbalance FLT safely and efficiently

Loading, unloading, and moving refrigeration equipment and stock

Picking, packing, and preparing orders for dispatch

Driving a long wheelbase van (1 day per week) to Manchester for deliveries and collections

Completing vehicle checks and ensuring safe, responsible driving at all times

Carrying out stock checks and maintaining accurate records

Keeping the warehouse clean, tidy, and organised

Following all health & safety procedures at all times

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of Counterbalance FLT experience (essential)

Valid Counterbalance FLT licence (in-date and accredited)

Minimum 1 year of van driving experience (essential)

Experience driving a long wheelbase van (preferred)

Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points

Previous warehouse experience

Physically fit and comfortable handling bulky refrigeration equipment

Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious

What's on Offer

£12.80 per hour

Monday to Friday, 08:30am - 5:30pm

Structured mix of warehouse and driving work

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Friendly working environment

Why Work for Pure Staff?

While working with Pure Staff, you're employed and paid directly by us - no umbrella companies, no processing fees, no outsourced payroll - just simple PAYE with accurate, on-time payslips from our experienced in-house payroll team.

After your first payment, you'll also receive free access to our perks scheme, offering exclusive discounts on electronics, travel, clothing, home, fitness, wellbeing, and more.

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