ESS6976N - Warehouse and Forklift Operative
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.10 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 March 2026 |
| Location: | Stroud, Gloucestershire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESS Employment Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | ESS6976N |
Summary
LOCATION: Stroud
HOURS: 39 hours a week. 10.00am – 18.30 Monday to Friday
START DATE: ASAP – June
PAY: £14.10ph
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Temporary
Nailsworth Office: 01453 832468
E: lauren.robbins@ess-emp.co.uk
www.ess-emp.co.uk
Job: Warehouse and Forklift Operative
We are looking for an enthusiastic Warehouse Operative to join our client’s team in Stroud on a contract running from ASAP – June 2026.
Responsibilities
• You will be responsible for the day-to-day activities of the warehouse, keeping accurate records on the computer system and stock taking.
• A Forklift License (counterbalance) is a must as you will be unloading vehicles and moving a wide range of palleted products through the factory.
• Any experience of stock systems would be an advantage.
• We need you to be initiative-taking, able to work on your own and confident enough to make operational decisions when needed.
• You will be consulting with delivery/collection companies coming to site, multi-tasking and prioritising your work with the other departments to achieve the daily targets by making sure they have all the raw materials needed for the days production.
• You will perform manual loading and unloading as well as the forklift work.
• This involves both manual work and being computer literate.
• You will need to be able to work both as part of a team and without direct supervision, always following good warehouse practices.
• Communication is important, as is a willingness to learn.
Main Duties:
• Forklift duties
• Loading product
• Aligning product
• Helping in production when required
• Keeping manual records
• Use of computers
• Overtime available
Rewards whilst working Via ESS Employment Ltd – Our rewards App offers the below
• A secure portal to access your payslips, pension information and pay documents/alerts.
• Access to one of the UK’s leading Online Training Platforms for self-development 2 free online courses per a candidate including a choice of: training including Health & Safety courses, HR compliance training, business compliance, management courses, care certificates and soft skills training
• Personal doctor service – with 24/7 “click to call” access to an NHS GP
• Personal mental health counselling and crisis support helpline
• Carer support – a vital resource of telephone advice and online guidance for working carers
• A library of health and well-being advice, guides and resources
• Access to the largest employee discount scheme in the world, easy to use transparent savings on
• everyday spending, instore and online
• Attractive mobile phone savings
• National gym discounts
For further information on the role, or a general chat about other opportunities, please call Lauren Robbins on 01453 832468. Alternatively, please email your CV to lauren.robbins@ess-emp.co.uk
ESS EMPLOYMENT LTD work with clients and candidates from a range of disciplines and place people in permanent, contract and temporary roles. Many of our candidates and clients come to us by recommendation and we are proud of our personal, professional, and friendly approach to recruitment.
ESS EMPLOYMENT LTD employees benefit from our complete “Employee Discount Outlet Pack” that allows you to save on shopping, travelling, and dining with family and friends. The pack offers discount benefits to you anytime, everywhere and on any online device. Discounts available at Amazon, Apple, Vue Cinemas, M&S, Boots, Cineworld, Tesco and Sainsbury are just a small selection of your choices. See our website for more information www.ess-emp.co.uk
HOURS: 39 hours a week. 10.00am – 18.30 Monday to Friday
START DATE: ASAP – June
PAY: £14.10ph
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Temporary
Nailsworth Office: 01453 832468
E: lauren.robbins@ess-emp.co.uk
www.ess-emp.co.uk
Job: Warehouse and Forklift Operative
We are looking for an enthusiastic Warehouse Operative to join our client’s team in Stroud on a contract running from ASAP – June 2026.
Responsibilities
• You will be responsible for the day-to-day activities of the warehouse, keeping accurate records on the computer system and stock taking.
• A Forklift License (counterbalance) is a must as you will be unloading vehicles and moving a wide range of palleted products through the factory.
• Any experience of stock systems would be an advantage.
• We need you to be initiative-taking, able to work on your own and confident enough to make operational decisions when needed.
• You will be consulting with delivery/collection companies coming to site, multi-tasking and prioritising your work with the other departments to achieve the daily targets by making sure they have all the raw materials needed for the days production.
• You will perform manual loading and unloading as well as the forklift work.
• This involves both manual work and being computer literate.
• You will need to be able to work both as part of a team and without direct supervision, always following good warehouse practices.
• Communication is important, as is a willingness to learn.
Main Duties:
• Forklift duties
• Loading product
• Aligning product
• Helping in production when required
• Keeping manual records
• Use of computers
• Overtime available
Rewards whilst working Via ESS Employment Ltd – Our rewards App offers the below
• A secure portal to access your payslips, pension information and pay documents/alerts.
• Access to one of the UK’s leading Online Training Platforms for self-development 2 free online courses per a candidate including a choice of: training including Health & Safety courses, HR compliance training, business compliance, management courses, care certificates and soft skills training
• Personal doctor service – with 24/7 “click to call” access to an NHS GP
• Personal mental health counselling and crisis support helpline
• Carer support – a vital resource of telephone advice and online guidance for working carers
• A library of health and well-being advice, guides and resources
• Access to the largest employee discount scheme in the world, easy to use transparent savings on
• everyday spending, instore and online
• Attractive mobile phone savings
• National gym discounts
For further information on the role, or a general chat about other opportunities, please call Lauren Robbins on 01453 832468. Alternatively, please email your CV to lauren.robbins@ess-emp.co.uk
ESS EMPLOYMENT LTD work with clients and candidates from a range of disciplines and place people in permanent, contract and temporary roles. Many of our candidates and clients come to us by recommendation and we are proud of our personal, professional, and friendly approach to recruitment.
ESS EMPLOYMENT LTD employees benefit from our complete “Employee Discount Outlet Pack” that allows you to save on shopping, travelling, and dining with family and friends. The pack offers discount benefits to you anytime, everywhere and on any online device. Discounts available at Amazon, Apple, Vue Cinemas, M&S, Boots, Cineworld, Tesco and Sainsbury are just a small selection of your choices. See our website for more information www.ess-emp.co.uk
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