Warehouse & Assembly Operative (Temporary)

About the role

We are seeking a reliable Warehouse & Assembly Operative to join a small team in Widnes on a temporary basis. The role involves handling long aluminium and steel profiles, fabricated components, and finished products while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Key responsibilities

• Operate a Counterbalance forklift safely (valid licence required).
• Move stock, components and finished goods throughout the warehouse.
• Off‑load inbound deliveries, check goods and record movements.
• Pick, pack and prepare customer orders for dispatch.
• Load and unload shipping containers and flat‑bed vehicles.
• Assist with handling of long, bulky profiles and framework systems.
• Support light assembly, preparation and packaging tasks as needed.
• Use a tablet‑based inventory system to maintain accurate records.

Required profile

• Valid Counterbalance forklift licence (Combi Lift licence is a plus).
• Previous experience in warehouse, logistics or manufacturing environments.
• Strong spoken and written English.
• Reliability, punctuality and a positive, self‑motivated attitude.

Required skills

• Counterbalance forklift operation
• Combi lift operation (beneficial)
• Tablet‑based goods in/out system usage
• Safe handling of long and heavy metal profiles

What we offer

• Hourly rate of £13.50‑£15.00 (£28,080‑£31,200 annualised).
• Full‑time hours: Monday‑Friday, 08:00‑17:00 (40 hrs/week).
• Initial 1‑month contract with possible extension to August 2027 based on performance.