Reach & Counterbalance Warehouse Operative

Manpower UK Ltd • Temporary • Darlington, Darlington, England, United Kingdom • £14.84 / hour • 4d ago

Reach & Counterbalance FLT Operative - BOTH LICENCES REQUIRED
Location: Darlington
Pay Rate: £14.84 per hour
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30am-5:00pm | Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Contract: Temp Ongoing

IMPORTANT: Applicants must hold valid, in-date Reach Truck AND Counterbalance Forklift Truck licences accredited by RTITB, ITSSAR, AITT or NPORS. Previous warehouse experience is also essential. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants with expired licences, in-house licences only, candidates without both licences, or candidates with no warehouse experience.

The Role
We are recruiting a Reach & Counterbalance FLT Operative to join a well-established warehouse operation in Darlington. This is a hands-on role combining forklift operation with order picking, stock handling and general warehouse duties in support of the efficient and accurate dispatch of customer orders.

This is not a forklift-only role. The successful candidate will divide their time between operating Reach and Counterbalance trucks, order picking, stock handling and general warehouse duties. Applicants must be comfortable carrying out manual warehouse tasks as part of their daily responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Operating Reach and Counterbalance FLTs safely and efficiently
Picking and preparing orders accurately for dispatch
Handling products weighing up to 20kg
Loading and unloading deliveries
Moving, storing and replenishing stock throughout the warehouse
Maintaining accurate stock control and inventory records
Ensuring high standards of health, safety and housekeeping
Working collaboratively with warehouse and dispatch teams

Essential Requirements

Valid, in-date Reach Truck licence - Essential
Valid, in-date Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence - Essential
Both licences must be externally accredited (RTITB, ITSSAR, AITT or NPORS)
Previous warehouse experience including picking, packing, goods handling and general warehouse duties - Essential
Previous experience operating Reach and Counterbalance FLTs in a warehouse environment
Applications from candidates with expired licences, in-house licences only, without both licences, or without warehouse experience cannot be considered
Comfortable with manual handling and lifting up to 20kg
Reliable, punctual and safety-conscious
Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and accuracy

What's on Offer

Competitive hourly rate of £14.84 per hour
Consistent daytime hours
Opportunity to work with a reputable local employer
Supportive and friendly team environment
Potential for ongoing work

If you hold valid Reach and Counterbalance licences, have previous warehouse experience, and are looking for a stable role with consistent hours and ongoing opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

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