Aligra Newbury
Are you an experienced warehouse operative with a valid driving licence and forklift experience?
This role based on the outskirts of Thatcham, working with heavy, large and delicate products, supporting distribution operations while strictly following health and safety guidelines. If you’re serious about your career and meet the requirements, this could be your perfect next step!
Have you worked for Gen Hire, MKM Building Supplies or Buildbase(Huws Gray)?
If so, this opportunity could be ideal for you!
We’re looking for skilled warehouse operatives used to working in busy yards and warehouse settings, ready to bring their expertise to a new challenge.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
- £14.00 per hour
- Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)
- Opportunity to operate forklifts and shunt vehicles daily
- Work with a reputable client in a well-organised yard environment
- Be part of a safety-conscious team that prioritises well-being
- Gain experience handling fragile, heavy products essential to supply chains
Key Requirements:
- Valid driving licence is essential due to location and operational tasks
- Proven experience as a warehouse operative and forklift driver
- Ability to safely load, unload, and manage stock of heavy and fragile items
- Commitment to following strict health and safety procedures
- Reliability and a strong work ethic in a physically demanding role
- Comfortable working in a team and independently when required
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
- Operating forklifts and shunting vehicles to move stock efficiently
- Loading and unloading heavy and fragile products with care
- Maintaining accurate stock records and assisting with stock checks
- Following detailed health and safety protocols at all times
- Supporting warehouse operations including tidiness and organisation
- Communicating effectively with team members and supervisors
If you are interested in this position, please apply today, or contact our Newbury branch on 01635 937 777 for further information.
Aligra have been established since 2007 and have since implemented supply partnerships with a number of the UK’s leading logistics companies. Whilst we work across all industries, we specialise in recruitment and talent management for the Automotive & Engineering, Driving & Industrial, Hospitality and Professional & Executive sectors.
Warehouse Operative (with forklift experience and a valid driving licence) needed on the outskirts of Thatcham. Pay is £14.00 per hour, working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. Ongoing contract supporting a well-organised yard and distribution operation handling heavy and delicate products.
- £14.00 per hour
- Monday to friday shifts (40 hours per week)
- Forklift operation and vehicle shunting as part of the role
- Work with heavy and fragile stock in a busy yard environment
- Safety-first site with strong health and safety standards
- Great fit if you have experience in builders merchants or hire environments
You’ll join a safety-conscious team in a reputable, well-organised yard where your forklift and warehouse skills are valued every day. With steady weekday hours and hands-on work, it’s a solid opportunity for reliable operatives who want stability and a role with responsibility. You’ll also build experience in careful handling of high-value, delicate products that are essential to supply chains.