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Bickenhill, Solihull, West Midlands, B91, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-19
Listing for:
Gi Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-19
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Material Handler, Forklift Operator, General Labor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Advert:
General Operative (Warehouse) - Counterbalance FLT
Location:
Birmingham (B40 - Marston Green)
Pay: £12.75 per hour
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Contract:
Long-term, ongoing for the right candidate
Overtime:
Available during busy periods, paid at a flat rate
We're recruiting a General Operative with a Counterbalance Forklift certificate and at least 12 months' experience in a similar role to join a busy, fast-paced operation supporting the production of bespoke exhibition designs.
This is a hands-on role with a mix of duties: approx. 70% general warehouse work and 30% FLT driving.
Key Responsibilities
General warehouse duties: keeping work areas clean, tidy and organised
Loading rubbish into skips and operating/assisting with compacting machines
Using a Counterbalance FLT to move materials safely (around 30% of the role)
Lifting and moving panels when required
Supporting the production team with exhibition build tasks, such as:
Attaching velcro trim to panels
Assisting with paintwork/finishing
General practical tasks to help complete bespoke builds
What We're Looking For
Valid Counterbalance FLT licence (in-date)
Minimum 12 months' FLT/warehouse experience in a similar role
Physically fit and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Willing and able to lift throughout the shift - panels are generally lightweight, but you may be expected to lift up to 25kg
Reliable, safety-conscious and a good team player
If you're looking for a stable, long-term opportunity and you enjoy practical, varied work, we'd like to hear from you.
Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.
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