Forklift Drivers & Warehouse Operatives
Salary £25,750 plus Overtime paid as time and a half.(salary to be reviewed April 2026)
Company Profit Share Scheme
Full time / permanent
Day and Night positions available (Night position includes allowance)
Based – Coventry, West Midlands
Join one of the UK’s largest independent metal stockholders
Established in 1981, Richard Austin Alloys Ltdhas grown into one of the UK’s largest independent metal stockholders. With a strong reputation for next‑day delivery of Aluminium and Stainless Steel, our success is built on exceptional customer service and a commitment to quality. As our warehouseoperation continues to expand, we are now recruiting additional forkliftdrivers to support our ever‑growing West Midlands site.
The Role
Working within a busy warehouseenvironment, you will play a key part in the safe and efficient picking and packaging of metal products for customers across the country. Responsibilities include:
- Accurate picking with strong attention to detail
- Adhering to safe working practices at all times
- Manual handling of aluminium and stainless steel (physical role)
- Completing daily forkliftsafety checks and maintaining the truck in good condition
- Supporting general warehouseduties as required
- Carrying out any reasonable tasks assigned by supervisors or managers
- Contributing to smooth warehouseworkflow and safe forkliftoperation
The Person
We are looking for reliable, enthusiastic individuals who can work well both independently and as part of a team. Requirements include:
- 1–2 years’ experience driving a counterbalance forklift(gas)
- Up‑to‑date, accredited forkliftlicence
- Comfortable with physical work
- Good timekeeping and ability to work unsupervised
- Strong communication skills and a positive, flexible attitude
- Previous experience is essential, ideally within a warehouseor similar environment
Hours & Pay
Permanent, full‑time positions available:
- 40.5 HOURS
- Shifts starting at 10:00AM – 19:30PM ( 1 HOUR LUNCH BREAK)
- Overtime paid at time and a half
- 25 days holidayplus all bank holidays
- Day Shift:£25,750 ( SUBJECT TO CHANGE 1ST APRIL 2026)
Benefits
- Job security
- Quarterly bonuses when company targets are achieved
- Generous company pension scheme (after qualifying period)
- Uniform provided
- Cycle‑to‑work scheme
- On‑site parking
- Overtime available
Interested? Please send your cv by return.
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