Forklift Truck Driver Warehouse Operative

  • Aspired Talent Ltd
  • Bowburn, County Durham
  • Jan 30, 2026
Full time Logistics

Job Description

Aspired talent are looking for a Warehouse Operative with an FLT Counterbalance licence to work for a national company on the day shift working 8am -5pm Monday to Friday

This is long-term work with the opportunity of securing a permanent position.

Duties:

This is a hands on, all rounder, warehouse and FLT role.

Your main duties will be that of general warehouse duties. including picking, packing, lifting with the requirement to drive the FLT trucks at times.

Requirements:

- Candidates must have a minimum of 6 Months experience driving a Counterbalance FLT truck

- Have own transport or be able to get to locations if needed

- Ideally be able to provide a previous work reference

- Have good communication skills

- Be a team player

- Receiving goods into the warehouse and stowing pallets

- Checking the quantity and visual quality of incoming and outgoing goods

- Unpacking and storing incoming goods

- Organising stock for deliveries

- Moving goods around the warehouse as required

Adhering to health and safety procedures at all times

Essential skills:

A valid Counterbalance licence (RTITB or ITSSAR accredited)

Experience driving and operating a FLT Counterbalance

Good communication skills and the ability to multi-task

Strong spatial awareness

Accuracy and attention to detail

Good organisational skills

Reliability and self-motivation

Flexibility and willingness to take on a variety of tasks

The ability to work effectively as part of a team

Desirable experience:

Previous experience working in a warehouse environment

Training

Full training will be provided