Warehouse Operative

Warehouse Operative Are you an experienced Warehouse Operative with a valid Counterbalance Forklift License and a passion for progression? Our client in Newmarket, Suffolk is looking for a reliable and motivated individual to join their busy distribution team. This hands-on role offers the chance to grow into a supervisory position, making it ideal for someone who’s eager to develop their career within a fast-paced warehouse environment. If you’ve got previous distribution experience, enjoy a varied workload, and are confident operating a forklift, we’d love to hear you! Start Date: ASAP Location: Newmarket, Suffolk Hours: Week 1: Monday - Friday 10:30am - 20:00pm Pay Rate: £12.75 - £13.19 per hour- 43.5 Hours Benefits: Free On-site parking, tea and coffee supplied, Team Lunches on a Friday Duration: Temp – Perm Who are we? We are Busy Bee Recruitment, an award-winning recruitment agency supplying both temporary and permanent staffing solutions throughout the UK to our client base spanning multiple sectors including Sales, Marketing, Industrial, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, Accountancy, Administration & Executive Search. We’re looking for someone who’s confident loading and unloading lorries, knows their way around warehouse racking, and enjoys getting stuck into picking and packing. If you thrive in a busy warehouse setting and are a pro on the forklift, this one’s for you! An in-date Counterbalance Forklift Licence is a must — you’ll be using it daily to keep things moving smoothly. Key Responsibilities: * Move and store materials safely and correctly * Help with receiving deliveries, putting stock away, picking and packing orders * Loading and unloading lorries * Help with counting stock and keeping records up to date * Use forklifts to safely load and unload goods * Carry out lifting and manual handling as needed * Keeping your work area clean and follow health and safety rules What you need: * In-date Counterbalance forklift license essential * Bendi/Flexi forklift license advantageous * Previous experience working withing a distribution warehouse in a similar role is essential * Strong communication skills * Willingness to learn and progress If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy