Counterbalance Warehouse Operative
Posted on October 6th, 2026
Counterbalance Warehouse Operative
Newcastle
Full Time
Please note: A valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence and Full UK Driving Licence are essential requirements for this role.
Are you an experienced Warehouse Operative looking for your next opportunity? Join a successful and growing manufacturing and packaging business where quality, teamwork, and customer service are at the heart of everything we do.
We're looking for a motivated and reliable individual to become part of our busy warehouse team. This is a hands-on role where you'll play a vital part in ensuring goods are received, stored, picked, packed, and dispatched accurately and on time. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy physical work, and take pride in doing a job well, we'd love to hear from you.
Shift Pattern
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekly
- 7:00am - 3:00pm
- 10:00am - 6:00pm
Pay Rate:
- £14.15 per hour
Your Time at Work
As a Counterbalance Warehouse Operative your responsibilities include:
- Receive, unload, and organise incoming deliveries.
- Check goods against purchase orders to ensure accuracy.
- Store stock safely and efficiently within the warehouse.
- Pick, pack, and dispatch customer orders accurately and on time.
- Prepare shipments, including labelling and palletising.
- Operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised warehouse environment.
- Assist with stock checks and inventory control.
- Follow all health and safety procedures and company standards.
Our Perfect Worker
What We're Looking For:
- Previous warehouse experience is essential.
- Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence.
- Full, clean UK Driving Licence with the ability to undertake local deliveries.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently.
- Basic computer skills, including email and warehouse management systems.
- A flexible attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt.
- Ability to carry out physical duties and safely lift moderate-weight items.
Why Join Us?
You'll be joining a well-established business that values its people and recognises the importance of teamwork, reliability, and high standards. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive team where your contribution will make a real difference to daily operations and customer satisfaction.
Apply today and take the next step in your warehouse career with a business that values hard work, reliability, and team spirit.
Key Information and Benefits
- Earn £14.15 per hour
- Monday to Friday
- Temp to perm opportunity
- Canteen on site
- Free car parking on site
- Full training provided
- Opportunities for overtime
Job Ref: 6SP
About Staffline
Staffline is the UK's largest recruitment solutions partner, enabling over 35,000 people into good work every week. We operate at more than 420 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.
As one of the most established recruitment agencies in Nottingham with operations across the UK, we specialise in connecting businesses with temporary and permanent jobs across warehouse & logistics, food and drink, aviation, driving, technical & engineering, manufacturing & automotive and security.
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