Forklift Driver/Warehouse Operator


Company:	Thorn Baker Recruitment
Salary:	£13 - £13
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	LE7 7NL
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	5 Aug 2026
Closing date:	4 Sept 2026

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Summary

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are looking for an experienced Warehouse Operative/Forklift Driver to work for a well established manufacturing business based in Rothley, LE7, Leicestershire

This is expected to be a temp to perm position

The Job:

They are looking for an experienced Warehouse Operative to work in their Finished Goods team

You will be responsible for working in a team to manage the goods storage in the warehouse and to prepare the loading area to fulfil production demands

You will have a number of other tasks and responsibilities to adhere to

Which can include:

Moving pallets around the facility

Preparing loading areas in line with loading schedule documentation

Identify and report any damages or quantity issues

Loading trucks if needed

Operating a forklift and other MHE equipment once trained after being signed off to do so

Stock taking when required

Keep on top of housekeeping

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There are 2 shifts available -

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Morning 0600-1400

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Afternoons 1400-2200

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Salary £13ph

The Person:

• Proven experience in a warehouse or manufacturing role

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Previous experience driving either a Reach or Counterbalance forklift and National licence

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Experience working with clamp would be an advantage

• Happy to work on either a morning shift or afternoon shift

• Access to own transport due to lack of public transport at certain shift times

Extra Benefits:

The company offers some great employment benefits once you are with them - these include discounted staff shop, life assurance, attendance bonus, pension scheme, private healthcare and more

(please note some are available after 1 years full employment, others available upon successful completion of probation)

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