Forklift Drivers & Warehouse Operatives

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

Established in 1981,
Richard Austin Alloys Ltd
has 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 warehouse
operation continues to expand, we are now recruiting additional forklift
drivers to support our ever‑growing West Midlands site.

Working within a busy warehouse
environment, 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 forklift
  safety checks and maintaining the truck in good condition
• Supporting general warehouse
  duties as required
• Carrying out any reasonable tasks assigned by supervisors or managers
• Contributing to smooth warehouse
  workflow and safe forklift
  operation

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 forklift
  licence
• 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 warehouse
  or similar environment

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 holiday plus all bank holidays
• Day Shift:£25,750 ( SUBJECT TO CHANGE 1ST APRIL 2026)

• 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.