Forklift Driver

Company: Thorn Baker Group
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Location: Lutterworth
Job Description:

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are currently recruiting for Warehouse Operatives to join a growing team at a well-established manufacturing and distribution business based in Lutterworth.

Following significant expansion and the relocation of their Head Office and Distribution Centre, our client is building a new warehouse team and is looking for reliable and experienced individuals to join them on a permanent basis.

The Role

As a Warehouse Operative, you will be responsible for ensuring workloads are completed safely, efficiently and productively, while supporting the wider warehouse operation.

Duties will include:

  • Loading and unloading containers and trailers carrying heavy materials

  • Operating a forklift to move and position materials safely

  • Using a gantry crane to handle heavy materials

  • Moving stock around the warehouse

  • Inspecting stock and reporting any damage

  • Recording stock movements using a mobile terminal

  • Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment

  • Working as part of a new team to achieve departmental and facility objectives

Hours & Salary

  • £30,500 per annum

  • 42.5 hours per week

  • Monday – Friday

  • Shift pattern: 06:30 – 16:00 or 08:00 – 17:30

  • Permanent position

Benefits

  • Private healthcare

  • Private annual health check

  • Pension salary sacrifice scheme

  • Will writing service

  • Free on-site parking

  • Electric vehicle charging available

  • 26 days holiday + bank holidays

  • Holiday purchase scheme

The Ideal Candidate

  • Previous warehouse experience

  • Must hold a valid Counterbalance FLT licence

  • Experience operating a forklift in a busy warehouse environment

  • Comfortable handling and moving heavy materials

  • Gantry crane experience would be advantageous

  • Good understanding of health and safety within a warehouse environment

  • Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work effectively as part of a team

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Posted: October 11th, 2026