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Warehouse Operative (Counterbalance Forklift)

Temporary
£15.00 p/h
Colchester, Essex
On-site

Warehouse Operative (Counterbalance Forklift)

Location: Colchester, Essex
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Hours: 7:00am - 6:00pm | 4 on / 4 off Shift Pattern
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent

We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Operative (Counterbalance Forklift) to join a busy manufacturing environment in Colchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional to join a growing business, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position and develop within the role.

This is a varied position with responsibility for goods in, packaging coordination, stock control and forklift operations, ensuring materials are available and managed effectively across the site.

Please note: Due to the location of the site, applicants must have their own transport.

Shift Pattern

  • 4 days on / 4 days off
  • 7:00am - 6:00pm

Duties of the Warehouse Operative (Counterbalance Forklift) will include:

  • Operating a Counterbalance forklift as part of the warehouse team
  • Receiving deliveries of packaging materials and completing intake checks
  • Checking deliveries against paperwork and ensuring stock is recorded accurately
  • Managing and organising packaging stores and storage areas
  • Maintaining stock levels of packaging materials including boxes, labels, films, pallets and other consumables
  • Carrying out regular stock checks including daily, weekly and monthly counts
  • Ensuring packaging is clearly labelled, identifiable and stored correctly
  • Maintaining effective stock rotation procedures
  • Supplying packaging materials to production areas when required
  • Supporting goods in, dispatch and general warehouse operations
  • Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
  • Following all company health & safety, quality and operational procedures

The successful candidate will have:

  • A valid Counterbalance Forklift licence
  • Previous experience within a warehouse, goods in or packaging environment
  • Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • The ability to work independently and manage their own workload
  • A proactive approach with the ability to use initiative
  • Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment would be advantageous

Benefits

  • £15.00 per hour
  • Temporary to permanent opportunity
  • 4 on / 4 off shift pattern
  • Full-time hours with a stable and growing business
  • Opportunity for progression and development
  • Free on-site parking

If you are looking for a long-term warehouse role with a mix of forklift driving, goods in and packaging coordination, please apply today

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Date: 13/07/2026
Job ref: CM/HQ0993515879_1783953793

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