Job details
Location: Near Warminster
Pay: £14.00 per hour basic + enhanced overtime and weekend rates
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am starts
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
IMPORTANT: Applicants must hold valid Reach AND Counterbalance forklift licences/certificates. Candidates without both licences will not be considered for this role.
Driver Hire Shepton Mallet are recruiting for an experienced Warehouse & Forklift Operative to join a busy and established operation based near Warminster.
This is a full-time permanent position offering reliable Monday-to-Friday hours, competitive rates of pay and the opportunity to become part of a friendly, hardworking warehouse team.
The successful candidate must be qualified and experienced in operating both Reach and Counterbalance forklifts, as the role requires regular use of both.
The Role
You will play an important part in the day-to-day running of the warehouse, carrying out a combination of forklift and general warehouse duties.
Your responsibilities will include:
Operating Reach forklifts
Operating Counterbalance forklifts
Loading and unloading vehicles safely
Moving and organising stock within the warehouse
Checking stock levels and assisting with stock control
Preparing goods and orders as required
General warehouse duties
Manual handling and lifting
Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
Working closely with the wider warehouse and logistics team
Hours
Monday to Friday
7:30am start
Typical finish around 5:00pm, depending on workload
Additional overtime may be available
Weekend work may also be offered at enhanced rates
Pay Rates
Basic Rate: £14.00 per hour
Overtime: £16.50 per hour
Saturday: £15.50 per hour
Sunday: £19.00 per hour
Essential Requirements
You must meet all of the following requirements to be considered:
Valid Reach Forklift licence/certificate – ESSENTIAL
Valid Counterbalance Forklift licence/certificate – ESSENTIAL
Minimum 1 year of warehouse and forklift experience
Previous experience operating both Reach and Counterbalance forklifts
Confidence working in a busy warehouse environment
Good understanding of warehouse health and safety
Comfortable completing manual handling and physical duties
Reliable with good timekeeping
Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team
Please do not apply if you only hold one of the two forklift licences. Both Reach and Counterbalance are required for this position.
Why Apply?
You will benefit from:
Full-time permanent employment
Consistent Monday-to-Friday working
Regular daytime hours
Competitive basic pay
Enhanced overtime and weekend rates
Stable, long-term employment
A varied role combining forklift and warehouse duties
Support throughout the recruitment process from your local Driver Hire team
About Driver Hire
Driver Hire is the UK’s largest specialist transport and logistics recruitment company. Our local office is independently owned and operated as part of the national Driver Hire franchise network, combining the strength of a recognised national brand with the personal service of a locally owned business.
Apply today if you hold BOTH a valid Reach and Counterbalance forklift licence and are looking for a secure, full-time permanent opportunity near Warminster.
