Job Description:

Drive Your Career Forward in Morpeth: Precision, Power, and Purpose On the Move

Step into a key role with a industry-leading logistics team where your forklift expertise directly powers our daily operations. If you are looking for steady, long-term work in a dynamic warehouse environment, this is your opportunity to shine with a supportive team that values your skill and dedication.

Why Join Us? At Randstad, we partner with top-tier employers who prioritize safety, efficiency, and employee well-being. Joining our team in Morpeth means stepping into a structured, highly organized facility where your hard work is recognized, rewarded, and backed by excellent support every step of the way.

Job Details

• Job Title: Forklift Operator
• Job Type: Temporary - Ongoing
• Location: Morpeth
• Pay Rate: £15.25 per hour (Paid weekly)
• Shift Patterns: Monday to Friday (Flexibility required across Earlies: 06:00 - 14:00 | Lates: 14:00 - 22:00 | Nights: 22:00 - 06:00)

Key Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial trucks safely to load and unload materials and deliveries, moving them to and from storage areas.
• Locate and move pallets of stock, loading trucks efficiently for client delivery.
• Store pallets and unload incoming full goods into the Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) warehouse.
• Report any stock or vehicle damage immediately to maintain high operational standards.
• Maintain accurate records to ensure tight inventory control and warehouse security.
• Perform manual handling tasks when required, such as rebuilding damaged pallets.
• Work safely, methodically, and in a timely manner to achieve set productivity targets.
• Keep work areas clean, neat, and orderly to maintain a safe environment.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Essential: An in-date Forklift (FLT) Licence/Certification and proven hands-on FLT experience.
• Essential: Full eligibility to work in the UK.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Work Ethic: High attention to detail, process-driven, methodical, reliable, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills with a continuous improvement mindset and team-player attitude.
• Experience: Previous manufacturing or warehouse experience is preferred.

Perks, Benefits & Culture

• Randstad Happi Scheme: Instant access to hundreds of high-street discounts, gym membership deals, and lifestyle perks.
• Financial Peace of Mind: Reliable weekly pay.
• Convenience: Free on-site parking.
• Growth: Access to internal training and development opportunities.

Ready to get moving? If this position sounds like the right fit for you, don't wait! Apply immediately with your updated CV, and one of our dedicated recruitment team members will contact you promptly to discuss the next steps.