Warehouse Operative & Forklift / Counterbalance

🚛 Job Opportunity: Warehouse Operative (FLT) 
📍 Location: Colnbrook, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 0HE
🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time (4 on, 4 off)
📦 Department: Warehouse

Are you an experienced forklift driver with a passion for logistics and high standards of safety and compliance? Do you want to work with a global leader in freight forwarding? Our client is seeking a skilled Warehouse Operative to join their busy and diverse team.

About the Role

As a Warehouse Operative, you will support the daily distribution operations in our clients high-paced air, ocean, road, perishables, and healthcare freight warehouse. You’ll report directly to the Warehouse Manager and Team Leader, playing a crucial role in ensuring services meet strict regulatory and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle shipments within a customs bonded, high-security regulated facility
• Prepare and load export shipments (including building ULDs)
• Break down and check in import shipments
• Operate electric counterbalance, diesel counterbalance, and electric reach forklift trucks
• Ensure GDP compliance for temperature-controlled pharmaceutical goods
• Perform daily temperature monitoring, quality checks, and H&S duties
• Adhere to aviation security and Department for Transport regulations

What We're Looking For

✅ Experience & Certifications:

• Valid Reach and Counterbalance FLT licenses
• Aviation Security Level CO (or willingness to obtain)
• Minimum 5 years verifiable work history 
• X-Ray & ETD experience desirable (training available)
• Minimum 1+ years experience as a Warehouse Operative
• Minimum 6 months experience on Forklifts

✅ Skills & Knowledge:

• Experience in import/export airfreight operations is desirable
• Familiarity with HMRC brokerage systems and WMS
• Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and customer interaction skills
• Ability to work within ISO 9001:2008 / TAPA / CAA guidelines

Why Join Our Client?

• Be part of a motivated, close-knit team within a leading global freight-forwarding company
• Receive training and career development in a fast-growing industry
• Contribute to meaningful, compliant transport of essential goods, including pharmaceuticals

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Apply today to be a part of a global logistics company that delivers excellence through teamwork, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
📧 To apply, please send your CV to dylan.mcfaulds@pertemps.co.uk or click apply now!