Burton
Flexi Forklift Driver / Order Picker – Sunderland
Are you an experienced forklift driver or order picker looking for your next role in Sunderland? Join a busy, friendly warehouse team offering competitive pay and the opportunity to secure a permanent position after just 12 weeks.
Have you worked for Wincanton, Eddie Stobart, or DHL? If so, this could be the perfect next step in your logistics career!
Why you’ll love this role:
- Competitive pay ranging from £12.90 to £23.04 per hour
- Opportunity to gain new skills including returns processing training
- Friendly, supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety
- Varied duties to keep your working day engaging
- Potential for permanent employment after 12 weeks, offering job security and career progression
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate a Flexi/Bendi forklift safely within warehouse racking
- Scan, pick, and pack orders accurately using handheld scanners
- Assist with container unloading and stock booking
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the loading area to meet health and safety requirements
- Report any incidents promptly to your supervisor
- Support the picking operation to meet daily targets
Essential Requirements:
- Valid, in-date Flexi/Bendi forklift licence
- Comfortable using handheld scanners and computer systems
- Commitment to health and safety standards
- Previous warehouse experience advantageous but not essential
Ready to take the next step?
Apply now or contact Aligra today to book your interview.
Aligra has been a trusted recruitment partner since 2007, specialising in Automotive, Engineering, Driving, Industrial, Hospitality, Professional, and Executive sectors. We work with many of the UK’s leading logistics companies to connect top talent with great roles.
Flexi Forklift Driver / Order Picker role based in Sunderland, working in a busy warehouse environment. Pay ranges from £12.90 to £23.04 per hour, with the chance to secure a permanent position after 12 weeks. This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity.
- £12.90 to £23.04 per hour
- Sunderland warehouse location
- Temporary-to-permanent after 12 weeks
- Operate flexi/bendi forklift within racking
- Order picking and packing using handheld scanners
- Container unloading and stock booking
- Returns processing training available
- Supportive team with strong safety focus
You’ll join a friendly, supportive warehouse team where safety and teamwork come first, with varied duties to keep each shift moving. With training available and the potential to go permanent after just 12 weeks, it’s a great opportunity for stability and progression in logistics.