Warehouse Operative with Forklift

Job Title: Warehouse Operative with Forklift

Location: Aberdeen
Pay Rate: 13.45 per hour
Contract: Temporary to Permanent (12-week temporary period with potential for permanent employment)
Start Date: Immediate

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Operative to join our client's team in Aberdeen. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term role with a growing organisation following an initial temporary period.

The position is varied and hands-on, combining general warehouse duties, forklift operation, and support with garment decoration processes such as heat sealing.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with garment decoration, including heat sealing
• Pick, pack, and prepare stock for internal use and customer dispatch
• Drive the company vans to complete deliveries (this will only be sometimes)
• Load and unload deliveries safely and efficiently
• Operate a counterbalance forklift as required
• Carry out general warehouse duties to support daily operations
• Deliver stock using company vans when required
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and adhere to all health and safety procedures
• Support the wider team in meeting operational targets and deadlines

Requirements

Essential:

• Valid external Counterbalance Forklift licence
• Previous warehouse experience
• Good understanding of health and safety within a warehouse environment
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Experience in garment decoration or heat sealing
• Background in a retail or store-based warehouse environment

Personal Attributes

• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic
• Good attention to detail
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling tasks

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to secure a permanent role after 12 weeks
• Competitive hourly rate
• Varied and engaging role within a supportive team
• Immediate start available

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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