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Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver / Warehouse Operative

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PLANET RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD

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Location:
United Kingdom , Wallingford

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Salary:

13.00 - 13.50 GBP / Hour

Job Description:

We require a Forklift truck Driver to join our clients team based Wallingford. 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 Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm (will include some weekends)

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
  • Basic Numeracy and Literacy skills are required
  • Some lifting will be required so a degree of physical fitness is required

Nice to have:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 04, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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