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Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver / Warehouse Operative

United Kingdom, Oxford 13.00 - 13.50 GBP / Hour · Job Posted April 24, 2026
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We require a Forklift truck Driver to join our clients team based Oxford. You will be required to load and unload lorries and containers to ensure the safe transit of the company goods. The successful candidate will have experience in using Forklifts and have a Counterbalance License. Hours of work are rotational Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm.

Job Responsibility

  • Using Forklift Trucks to load and unload lorries
  • Using Forklift trucks to put stock away into correct locations
  • Using hand held scanners for the picking of items
  • Picking of items for the engineering team
  • Breaking down of palletised goods
  • Stock replenishment
  • General housekeeping, ensuring the warehouse is kept clean and tidy at all times
  • Stock taking and any other general warehouse duties

Requirements

  • Applicants must hold a current Counterbalance Forklift licence
  • Knowledge of using in-house warehouse computer systems and hand held scanners would be advantageous
  • Some lifting will be required so a degree of physical fitness is required
  • Basic Numeracy and Literacy skills are required

Nice to have

Knowledge of using in-house warehouse computer systems and hand held scanners would be advantageous

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