Cold Store Fork Lift Truck Operator; Counterbalance Licence

Job Title:

Multi‑Skilled Operative (Counterbalance B1 & Cold Store Operative)

Location:

Wakefield, WF3

Job Type: Full‑time

Reports To:

Warehouse Supervisor / Operations Manager

We are looking for a reliable Cold Store Forklift Operator to join our team in Wakefield (WF3). You'll be working in a fast‑paced cold storage environment, operating forklifts, moving stock, and supporting warehouse operations.

• Operating Counterbalance forklifts safely and efficiently
• Working in cold storage (down to
  -18°C)
• Loading, unloading and organising stock
• Completing stock checks, labelling and documentation
• Supporting general warehouse duties as needed
• Following all Health & Safety and PPE requirements

• Valid Counterbalance Licence (B1) – Essential
• Experience in a warehouse or cold store environment (preferred)
• Ability to work in cold temperatures
• Good attention to detail and safe working practices
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Flexible with shifts (early/late/weekends if required)
• Competitive pay (based on experience)
• Temp‑to‑perm opportunity

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.