Forklift Driver
| Company: | Thorn Baker Recruitment |
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| Salary: | £30,500 to £30,500 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | LE17 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 16 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 7 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are currently recruiting for Warehouse Operatives to join a growing team at a well-established manufacturing and distribution business based in Lutterworth.
Following significant expansion and the relocation of their Head Office and Distribution Centre, our client is building a new warehouse team and is looking for reliable and experienced individuals to join them on a permanent basis.
The Role
As a Warehouse Operative, you will be responsible for ensuring workloads are completed safely, efficiently and productively, while supporting the wider warehouse operation.
Duties will include:
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Loading and unloading containers and trailers carrying heavy materials
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Operating a forklift to move and position materials safely
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Using a gantry crane to handle heavy materials
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Moving stock around the warehouse
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Inspecting stock and reporting any damage
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Recording stock movements using a mobile terminal
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Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment
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Working as part of a new team to achieve departmental and facility objectives
Hours & Salary
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£30,500 per annum
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42.5 hours per week
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Monday – Friday
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Shift pattern: 06:30 – 16:00 or 08:00 – 17:30
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Permanent position
Benefits
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Private healthcare
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Private annual health check
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Pension salary sacrifice scheme
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Will writing service
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Free on-site parking
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Electric vehicle charging available
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26 days holiday + bank holidays
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Holiday purchase scheme
The Ideal Candidate
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Previous warehouse experience
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Must hold a valid Counterbalance FLT licence
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Experience operating a forklift in a busy warehouse environment
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Comfortable handling and moving heavy materials
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Gantry crane experience would be advantageous
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Good understanding of health and safety within a warehouse environment
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Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work effectively as part of a team
If you are interested in this role, please apply with your CV and we will be in touch.
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