Job Details

FLT Counterbalance / Warehouse Operative (Temp-to-Perm)

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  • £14.25 per hour
  • Avonmouth, Bristol
  • Full Time
  • Temp to Perm

FLT Counterbalance / Warehouse Operative (Temp-to-Perm)
Location: Avonmouth Docks, Bristol (BS11)
Hours: 06.00-14.00 & 08:30–17:00, Monday to Friday
Pay Rate: £14.25/hr
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role
We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established industrial employer based at Avonmouth Docks. We are looking for a motivated individual — ideally with a valid FLT Counterbalance licence (RTITB or ITSARR) — to join the team. This is a temp-to-perm position, with the opportunity to transition to a permanent contract after a successful probation period.

You will be doing a mixture of forklift driving and manual handling / warehouse duties. The role is physically demanding: you will be regularly lifting bags of cement (up to 25 kg) and moving stock around the yard, but you will also be operating a counterbalance forklift when needed.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Safely operate a counterbalance forklift to move, load, and store bags of cement, bulk bags or palletised goods.
  • Load and unload deliveries; transfer bags from delivery vehicles or storage areas to the appropriate site locations (e.g. hoppers, silos, pallets).
  • Handle manual lifting tasks — regularly move bags of cement (~25 kg) by hand when not using the FLT.
  • Assist with general warehouse / production duties as required: stacking, palletising, bagging, preparing orders for dispatch/export, ensuring goods are labelled / stored correctly.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working area. Follow health & safety guidelines at all times — including proper manual handling procedures and safe FLT operation.
  • Assist with stock control, inventory checks, and supporting general site operations when required.

Requirements

  • Valid FLT Counterbalance licence (RTITB or ITSARR accreditation essential).
  • Physically fit and able to repeatedly lift up to 25 kg.
  • Previous warehouse, manufacturing, or industrial experience preferred.
  • A strong safety-conscious attitude and willingness to follow procedures.
  • Good teamwork and reliability — able to support forklift and manual handling duties as required.

What’s On Offer

  • £14.25 per hour, paid weekly.
  • Regular weekday hours (06.00-14.00 & 08:30–17:00, Monday–Friday)
  • Temp-to-perm opportunity.
  • Hands-on, active role.

How to Apply
If this sounds like the right role for you, please submit your cv below or call Catherine on 07494116968.

Catherine Worso Senior Recruitment Consultant

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