Warehousing & Logistics
From single-shift cover to ongoing warehouse teams, Trade Force works with distribution centres, third-party logistics providers and manufacturers who need dependable operatives — often at short notice, and around the clock.
The work in Warehousing & Logistics
Roles we recruit for
A selection of typical roles — not an exhaustive list. Tell us what you do and we will match it where we can.
- Warehouse Operative
- Picker / Packer
- Goods-In Operative
- Goods-Out Operative
- FLT Counterbalance Driver
- Reach Truck Driver
- PPT Operator
- Stock Controller
- Order Picker
- Loading-Bay Operative
Typical environments
- Distribution centres and fulfilment sites
- Day, night and rotating shift patterns
- Ambient, chilled and cold-store areas
- Fast-moving pick faces and loading bays
- Sites where own transport helps with access
For workers and employers
For distribution employers
Whether you need cover for a busy peak or an ongoing warehouse team, tell us the roles, shift pattern and site. We work to put forward operatives who match the pace and the tickets you require.
- Pick-pack, goods-in/out and FLT-ticketed operatives
- Cover for peaks, holidays and sudden volume
- Shift-pattern and ticket requirements captured up front
- Ongoing teams as well as short-notice cover
For warehouse workers
Tell us the shifts you can do, whether you drive, and any FLT tickets you hold. We match that to the sites we work with, so you are put forward for work that actually fits.
- Register once, be considered for pick-pack and FLT roles
- Day, night, weekend and rotating shifts
- We record your FLT categories and certificate dates
- Temporary, seasonal and long-term opportunities
What tends to matter in Warehousing & Logistics
Common experience, tickets and requirements
- Comfortable on your feet and with manual handling
- Accuracy when picking and packing to targets
- FLT categories where a role calls for them (counterbalance, reach, PPT)
- Current in-date FLT certificates where relevant
- Right to work in the UK and ID
- Cold-store experience where the role is chilled or frozen
Not every role needs every item — this is a guide to what tends to matter, not a checklist you must complete to register.
Shift fit is everything in logistics
Distribution work lives and dies by the shift. A strong picker on the wrong rota helps no one, so we record availability, transport and travel distance before we put anyone forward — it makes the first shift far more likely to be the right one.
How Trade Force supports Warehousing & Logistics
How Trade Force supports logistics
Shift-ready operatives
We collect availability, transport and ticket details up front so we can put forward people who match your shift pattern.
Ticketed plant
Where a role needs a forklift, reach truck or PPT, we record the licence category and certificate expiry as part of registration.
Peak and cover
Support for seasonal peaks, holiday cover and sudden volume without a long onboarding process.
Warehousing & Logistics FAQ and advice
Frequently asked questions
Do I need forklift experience to register?
No. We recruit for a range of warehouse roles, including entry-level picking and packing. If you hold FLT tickets, tell us the category so we can match you to the right roles.
Which forklift categories do you recruit for?
We work with sites that use counterbalance, reach and powered pallet trucks. Let us know which you are trained on and when your certificate expires.
Is there night and weekend work?
Often, yes. Distribution runs around the clock, so we record your availability and only offer shifts that suit you. We can never guarantee that a particular shift is available.
What documents will I need?
You will need proof of your right to work in the UK and ID. Any relevant FLT tickets are helpful, and cold-store experience is worth mentioning for chilled or frozen sites.
Work in logistics?
Register as a worker, or tell us about the staff you need in this sector.