Thorn Baker Recruitment

Warehouse/Forklift Operative - AFTERNOON SHIFT

LE7 7NL

Key information

Pay
£13 to £13 an hour
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Contract
Workplace arrangement
On-site
Posted date
12 Oct 2026
Closing date
11 Nov 2026

About this role

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are looking for an experienced Warehouse Operative/Forklift Driver to work for a well established manufacturing business based in Rothley, LE7, Leicestershire

This is expected to be a temp to perm position

The Job

They are looking for an experienced Warehouse Operative to work in their Finished Goods team

You will be responsible for working in a team to manage the goods storage in the warehouse and to prepare the loading area to fulfil production demands

You will have a number of other tasks and responsibilities to adhere to

Which can include

Moving pallets around the facility

Preparing loading areas in line with loading schedule documentation

Identify and report any damages or quantity issues

Loading trucks if needed

Operating a forklift and other MHE equipment once trained after being signed off to do so

Stock taking when required

Keep on top of housekeeping

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Shift is

Afternoons 1400-2200 Monday to Friday

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Salary £13ph

The Person

  • Proven experience in a warehouse or manufacturing role

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Previous experience driving either a Reach or Counterbalance forklift and National licence

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Experience working with clamp would be an advantage

  • Happy to work on either a morning shift or afternoon shift
  • Access to own transport due to lack of public transport at certain shift times

Extra Benefits

The company offers some great employment benefits once you are with them - these include discounted staff shop, life assurance, attendance bonus, pension scheme, private healthcare and more

(please note some are available after 1 years full employment, others available upon successful completion of probation)

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