GI Group Main Account
Forklift operative
Birmingham B40 1NT
Key information
- Pay
- £12.75 to £12.75 an hour
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Workplace arrangement
- On-site
- Posted date
- 19 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Nov 2026
About this role
Job Advert
General Operative (Warehouse) - Counterbalance FLT
Location
Birmingham (B40 - Marston Green)
Pay
£12.75 per hour
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Contract
Long-term, ongoing for the right candidate
Overtime
Available during busy periods, paid at a flat rate
We're recruiting a
General Operative with a
Counterbalance Forklift certificate and
at least 12 months' experience in a similar role to join a busy, fast-paced operation supporting the production of
bespoke exhibition designs.
This is a hands-on role with a mix of duties
approx. 70% general warehouse work and 30% FLT driving.
Key Responsibilities
-
General warehouse duties
keeping work areas
clean, tidy and organised
-
Loading rubbish into skips and operating/assisting with
compacting machines
- Using a
Counterbalance FLT to move materials safely (around 30% of the role)
-
Lifting and moving panels when required
- Supporting the production team with exhibition build tasks, such as:Attaching
velcro trim to panels
- Assisting with
paintwork/finishing
- General practical tasks to help complete bespoke builds
What We're Looking For
-
Valid Counterbalance FLT licence (in-date)
-
Minimum 12 months' FLT/warehouse experience in a similar role
- Physically fit and comfortable in a
fast-paced environment
- Willing and able to lift throughout the shift - panels are generally lightweight, but you may be expected to lift
up to 25kg
- Reliable, safety-conscious and a good team player
If you're looking for a stable, long-term opportunity and you enjoy practical, varied work, we'd like to hear from you.
Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.
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