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Warehouse Operative

Job details
Posting date: 14 May 2026
Salary: £13.93 to £14.63 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 04 June 2026
Location: Knowsley, Merseyside, l34 9hx
Company: Acorn Recruitment
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: BBBH24486_1778747728

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Summary

Warehouse Operative

Knowsley Business Park, L34| £13.93 - £14.63 per hour dependant upon shift time| Full-Time | Temp to Perm

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced warehouse operative with an flt counterbalance licence for our manufacturing client based on Knoowsley Business Park, L34. This is an ongoing temporary position with the potential to become permanent following successful completion of on-site training. Our client values its people, offering excellent working conditions, training, and genuine opportunities for career progression.

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Warehouse Operative to join the team. This is a dual-role position, split between Forklift Truck (FLT) operation and general warehouse duties. The ideal candidate will be confident working independently, capable of multitasking, and comfortable using warehouse computer systems.

Hours

Rotational shifts - weekly

7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm and 04.45am-12.45pm Monday - Friday, although flexibility is required on shifts to assist the needs of the business

All breaks are paid

Key Duties

  • Load and unload wagons safely and efficiently. - please note the flt work is only approx 50% of the duties of the role and there is a lot of non flt work required

  • Assist with inventory management, stock movement and storage

  • Support ingredient picking for production using FLT
  • Book in deliveies using internal systems

  • Navigate and use the Smart Office application for stock and wrkflow management

  • Liaise with other departments as needed.

  • Carry out general warehouse duties as directed by the warehouse supervisor

Requirements

  • RTITB or ITSSAR accredited FLT Counterbalance licence. refreshed within the last 3 years- essential

  • Experienced, careful, and confident FLT driver.

  • Strong coomputer skills, including confidence using warehouse applications

  • Strong multitasking ability and good organisational skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and reliability
Pay & Benefits

  • Starting rate: £13.93 for any hours worked between 6am and 10pm and £14.63 for hours worked between 10pm and 6am

  • Enhanced pay for overtime.

  • Weekly pay and accrued holiday.

  • Free on-site parking.

  • All breaks paid

  • Access to the Acorn Rewards Scheme.

  • Dedicated Acorn Account Manager for ongoing support.

  • Excellent working conditions with training and development opportunities.

Interested?

Immediate starts available. Apply now to join a supportive team and advance your career as an FLT Driver in Knowsley

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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