Warehouse operative / Forklift Driver


Company:	MET Recruitment
Salary:	£13.50 to £13.50 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	WV14 0RX
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	27 Aug 2026
Closing date:	26 Sept 2026

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Summary

We are looking for an experienced and reliable

Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative to join our team.

The successful candidate will have extensive warehouse experience, a current forklift truck licence, and the confidence to work independently while providing a friendly and professional service to our customers and suppliers.

Working Hours & Benefits

Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:00pm

Pay: £13.50 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a

gas bottle forklift truck safely and efficiently.

• Loading and unloading rolls of fabric from lorries and containers.

• Using pallet trucks and palletising goods.

• Banding and securing pallets.

• Picking and managing your own orders, taking full responsibility for accuracy.

• Counting, booking in and checking orders.

• Reading labels clearly and communicating order details to other members of staff.

• Completing delivery notes and other warehouse paperwork accurately.

• Liaising with customers, suppliers and delivery drivers on a daily basis.

• Following instructions clearly and working efficiently to meet deadlines.

About You

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a

current, valid forklift truck licence.

• Have extensive previous warehouse experience.

• Be physically fit and comfortable with manual handling and loading/unloading.

• Have good basic maths and numerical skills.

• Have

fluent spoken English and be able to clearly understand and communicate instructions.

• Have clear, legible handwriting for completing paperwork.

• Have excellent timekeeping and attendance.

• Have a pleasant, professional manner when dealing with customers and suppliers.

• Be reliable, hardworking and able to work independently.

• Have their

own transport due to the location/hours of the role.

• Ideally have a stable employment history and demonstrate commitment to previous roles.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have recently completed a previous role and are looking for a long-term position.

The role includes a morning break, half-hour lunch break and afternoon break.

If you are an experienced forklift driver with a strong warehouse background, excellent communication skills and a reliable approach to work, we would love to hear from you.

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