Forklift Driver/Warehouse Operator
Thorn Baker Group · Leicester, England
Forklift Driver/Warehouse Operator at Thorn Baker Group, based in Leicester, England, paying £13.00 per hour. This is a temp to perm role.
- Salary
- £13.00 per hour
- Location
- Leicester, England
- Contract
- Temp to perm
- Posted
- 20 hours ago
- Closes
- 3 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Forklift Driver
23% below the typical rate for forklift driver
Reference TBWO124
About the role
Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are looking for an experienced Warehouse Operative/Forklift Driver to work for a well established manufacturing business based in Rothley, LE7, Leicestershire
This is expected to be a temp to perm position
The Job:
They are looking for an experienced Warehouse Operative to work in their Finished Goods team
You will be responsible for working in a team to manage the goods storage in the warehouse and to prepare the loading area to fulfil production demands
You will have a number of other tasks and responsibilities to adhere to
Which can include:
Moving pallets around the facility
Preparing loading areas in line with loading schedule documentation
Identify and report any damages or quantity issues
Loading trucks if needed
Operating a forklift and other MHE equipment once trained after being signed off to do so
Stock taking when required
Keep on top of housekeeping
- There are 2 shifts available -
- Morning 0600-1400
- Afternoons 1400-2200
- Salary £13ph
The Person:
- Proven experience in a warehouse or manufacturing role
- Previous experience driving either a Reach or Counterbalance forklift and National licence
- Experience working with clamp would be an advantage
- Happy to work on either a morning shift or afternoon shift
- Access to own transport due to lack of public transport at certain shift times
Extra Benefits:
The company offers some great employment benefits once you are with them - these include discounted staff shop, life assurance, attendance bonus, pension scheme, private healthcare and more (please note some are available after 1 years full employment, others available upon successful completion of probation)
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Reference: TBWO124 · Posted 20 hours ago · Closes 3 Sep 2026 · Listed via Thorn Baker Group
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