Warehouse Operative - Forklift

Warehouse Operative - Forklift Licence

Location: AberdeenContract Type: Temporary to PermanentDuration: 12 weeks temporary with the opportunity to go permanentPay Rate: £13.45 per hourStart Date: Immediate

About the Role

We are recruiting an experienced and proactive Warehouse Operative to join a well-established warehouse operation in Aberdeen. This is an excellent temporary-to-permanent opportunity for a motivated individual looking for long-term stability and career progression.

You will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the warehouse, combining safe forklift operation with general warehouse duties and supporting garment decoration processes such as heat sealing. Working as part of a supportive and fast-paced team, you will help ensure deadlines are met while maintaining high standards of safety and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely and in accordance with site procedures
• Assist with warehouse garment decoration, including heat sealing
• Pick, pack, and prepare stock for internal use and dispatch
• Load and unload deliveries efficiently and safely
• Carry out general warehouse duties as required
• Maintain excellent standards of housekeeping, health and safety
• Support the wider warehouse team to meet daily and weekly targets

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working in a warehouse environment
• A valid, up-to-date accredited forklift licence (RTITB, ITSSAR, AITT or equivalent)
• Please note: candidates with in-house-only forklift training will not be considered
• Good understanding of health and safety within a warehouse setting

Desirable Experience

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

Personal Attributes

• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling duties

This role offers a strong opportunity to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period, with a competitive hourly rate and 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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