Job Description:

WSR are recruiting for a Reach & Counterbalance Forklift Driver  for a 6-Month FTC with our reputable client in Milton Keynes.

Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £29,250 – £31,200 per annum (pro rata) (£15-£16 p/h)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm (30-minute lunch break)
Contract: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and reliable Reach & Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a busy warehouse operation based in Knoll Hill, Milton Keynes, on a six-month fixed-term contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied, hands-on role within a fast-paced warehouse environment. You'll play an important part in ensuring goods are received, stored, picked and dispatched efficiently, while maintaining high standards of stock accuracy and warehouse organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating Reach and Counterbalance forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Receiving incoming deliveries, checking goods and booking stock into the warehouse system.
• Picking, packing and preparing customer orders for dispatch.
• Maintaining accurate stock records and supporting regular stock checks.
• Ensuring finished products are packed securely and to a high standard.
• Supplying raw materials and components to production teams as required.
• Processing goods movements and production orders using SAP.
• Organising warehouse storage locations and maintaining a clean, safe working environment.
• Working closely with warehouse and production teams to ensure orders are completed accurately and on time.

What We're Looking For

• Valid, in-date Reach AND Counterbalance forklift licences are essential. Both licences must be current, as expired licences cannot be accepted and refresher training will not be provided.
• Proven experience operating both Reach and Counterbalance forklifts within a warehouse environment.
• Previous experience within a warehouse, stores or logistics environment.
• Good stock control and inventory management experience.
• Knowledge of SAP or a similar warehouse management system would be advantageous.
• Good IT skills, with the ability to accurately process stock movements and orders.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• A proactive, reliable and flexible approach to work.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive hourly rate of £15.00 – £16.00, depending on experience.
• Consistent daytime working hours, Monday to Friday.
• Six-month fixed-term contract.
• Varied role combining forklift operation, stock control and general warehouse duties.
• Opportunity to work within a busy and supportive warehouse team.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Reach and Counterbalance Forklift Driver with valid, in-date licences for both truck types, we'd love to hear from you!

Please click ‘APPLY NOW’, or call the WSR Team at for more info. We appreciate the time and effort invested in your application.

While we strive to respond to all applicants promptly, we kindly ask for your understanding in case of delays. If you do not hear from us within 10 days of submitting your application, please assume that, unfortunately, you have not been successful this time.

We will however keep your CV on file and review your suitability against any other vacancies we may have available.