Fork Truck Driver/ Warehouse Operator

Fork Truck Driver / Warehouse / Material Handler

Location: Aycliffe
Contract: ongoing
Hours: 39 hours per week - 3‑shift rotation, Mornings, Afternoons and Nights

*Please note - applicants must have a Fork truck license ,

Experienced Licenced PIV driver (Reach, Counter balance, manrider)

Licence and experience are mandatory

Pay Rate:

• £17.67 per hour (Basic of £14.59 + £3.08 Shift allowance )

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Warehouse / Material Handler to support warehouse operations both inside and outside the site. This is a hands-on support role requiring a strong focus on time management, teamwork, and following defined procedures to ensure customer orders are fulfilled accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate PIV equipment safely and efficiently (Reach, Counterbalance, Manrider)


• Receive and read customer orders to identify items to be picked


• Verify stock availability and accuracy


• Pick, prepare, and package customer orders in line with specifications


• Prepare items for shipment including labelling and organising transport


• Load and unload vehicles (trucks, rail cars, or aircraft where applicable)


• Move materials within the warehouse using material handling equipment


• Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments


• Enter product and shipment data into SAP and other systems


• Work collaboratively as part of the warehouse team

Essential Requirements

• Valid PIV Licence and proven experience (mandatory)
  
  
  
  • Reach
  
  
  • Counterbalance
  
  
  • Manrider
  
  
  
  


• Previous warehouse or material handling experience


• SAP experience


• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills


• Ability to work flexibly across a 3‑shift rota


• Positive, can‑do attitude and ability to work as part of a team

Preferred Requirements

• 1-2 years of relevant warehouse or material handling experience


• Basic data entry and computer skills


• High school diploma or G.E.D. (or equivalent)