Warehouse Assistant / Forklift Truck Counterbalance

  • CV Recruitment
  • Wigan, Lancashire
  • Apr 27, 2026
Full time Logistics

Job Description

Warehouse Assistant / Fork lift Truck Counter Balance

Wigan

Up to £31k per year depending on experience

Excellent Permanent Opportunity to work within a successful branch and busy team

The Role

Excellent opportunity to join a small team, offer worth and be valued

A friendly team and role that would offer variety

A very busy branch, you will split your time between the Warehouse and Delivering products to customers

A varied position offering no day the same

  • This role involves supporting daily warehouse operations
  • Ensuring the efficient handling of materials, and maintaining a safe and organised environment
  • Moving products in and around a warehouse, keeping an orderly area for the business
  • Loading and unloading goods using appropriate equipment such as forklifts
  • Managing stock levels through accurate stocking, picking, and packing of items
  • Handling materials safely, including heavy lifting and mechanical tasks when necessary
  • Maintaining organisation within the warehouse, ensuring safety standards are adhered to at all times
  • Operation of a Fork lift Truck Counter Balance
  • Driving of a 7.5 Tonne truck
  • Delivery of goods to customers offering excellent customer service
  • Covering local area's on an occasion
  • Progression to working on the trade counter serving customers if desired
  • Supporting customers with daily product information, pricing and order
Skills and attributes
  • We are seeking a reliable and physically capable
  • Strong physical stamina with the ability to perform heavy lifting regularly
  • Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team in a busy warehouse setting
  • Fork Lift Truck license
  • Full driving license essential
The Hours

Full Time

Monday to Friday

7.30am - 4.30pm / 8am - 5pm

1 Saturday per month

8am - 12pm