Warehouse Operative – Forklift

Company: Adecco
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Location: Aberdeen
Job Description:

Warehouse Operative – Forklift Licence Location: Aberdeen Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent Duration: 12 weeks temporary with the opportunity to go permanent Pay Rate: 13.45 per hour Start Date: Immediate

About the Role

We are currently recruiting a reliable and hard-working Warehouse Operative to support the efficient running of a busy warehouse operation in Aberdeen. This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity for the right candidate.

The role involves a mix of warehouse duties, safe operation of forklifts, and assisting with garment decoration tasks such as heat sealing. You will be part of a supportive team working to meet operational deadlines while maintaining high standards of health and safety.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate forklifts safely and in line with site procedures
  • Assist with warehouse garment decoration, including heat sealing
  • Pick, pack, and prepare stock for internal use and dispatch
  • Load and unload deliveries
  • Carry out general warehouse duties as required
  • Maintain high standards of housekeeping, health and safety
  • Support the wider warehouse team to meet daily and weekly targets

Essential Requirements

  • Previous warehouse experience
  • A valid, up-to-date accredited forklift licence (e.g. RTITB, ITSSAR, AITT or equivalent)
  • Please note: candidates with in-house-only forklift training will not be considered
  • Good understanding of health and safety within a warehouse environment

Desirable Experience

  • Experience in garment decoration or heat sealing
  • Experience working in a retail or store-based warehouse environment

Personal Attributes

  • Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic
  • Good attention to detail
  • Able to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Physically fit and capable of manual handling tasks

This role offers an excellent opportunity to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Posted: April 7th, 2026