Warehouse Operative/Forklift Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
Freeway Recruitment are acting on behalf of their client who are looking to recruit a full time, Temp to Perm Warehouse Operative.
Position Warehouse Operative
Duration Full time / Permanent
Pay - Currently 10.42 per hour Paye
Monday To Friday
Hours of work - 08:00 am to 16:30
For the role you will be responsible for but not limited to; Ensuring that the Warehouse is always kept from hazard and you will be moving stock around the warehouse , sometimes manual loading and unloading but also using the fork lift truck to move larger items and palleted goods ready to be loaded or off loaded on to flat bed trailers. You will also be involved the wrapping and tying of goods to pallets ensuring daily tasks are complete and reporting anything to your supervisor , manager.
For this role you must have the following
A Reach and Counterbalance licence / Will accept cat B1 as a minimum ( Up to t 5000kg)
At least 1 years experience operating a counterbalance FLT at the very least
A full and valid right to work in the UK
Experience of working within a warehousing environment before and someone that may have worked within heavy manufacturing.
Able to access location easily.
Please apply by sending your cv or contacting the Freeway Team and asking for Simon
Job Types: Permanent, Temp to perm
Salary: £10.42 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hyde, Greater Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- FLT REACH AND COUNTERBALANCE UP TO 5000KG (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: WHOPFLT/HYD/SK
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Warehouse Operative/Forklift Driver roles across Freeway Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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