ESS7045N - Forklift Operative


Company:	ESS Employment Ltd
Salary:	from £14 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Stonehouse
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Oct 2026

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Summary

LOCATION: NR Stonehouse (Own transport required)

DAILY TIMES: 12.00pm – 12.00am – 4 days on 4 days off

START DATE: ASAP

PAY - £14.00ph

3 Month Contract

NAILSWORTH OFFICE – 01453 832468

Email: jobs@ess-emp.co.uk

INDHS

Job – Forklift Operative

Please only apply for this role if you can reliably get to the above location for the hours required.

Ess Employment Ltd have a unique opportunity for a highly motivated person to join our client on a 3-month contract. The successful candidate will work closely alongside a Packer, ensuring goods are safely moved and stored. While maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently.

• Support the packing operation by supplying materials and moving completed orders to designated storage or dispatch areas.

• Assist the Packer with general warehouse duties when required.

• Conduct daily forklift safety checks and report any defects or maintenance issues.

• Ensure stock is stored correctly and warehouse areas are kept clean and organised.

• Accurately complete relevant paperwork and stock movement records.

• Follow all company health and safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence/certification.

• Previous experience operating a Counterbalance Forklift in a warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution environment.

• Good understanding of warehouse health and safety procedures.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Good communication skills and attention to detail.

• Reliable and punctual.

For further information on the role, or a general chat about other opportunities, please call Lauren Robbins on 01453 832468. Alternatively, please email your CV to lauren.robbins@ess-emp.co.uk

ESS EMPLOYMENT LTD work with clients and candidates from a range of disciplines and place people in permanent, contract and temporary roles. Many of our candidates and clients come to us by recommendation and we are proud of our personal, professional, and friendly approach to recruitment.

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