Bendi & Counterbalance Forklift Driver – Fast-Paced Warehouse

Gi Group (United Kingdom); Great Houghton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bendi forklift training

Stock handling

Job summary

Gi Group in Northampton is seeking a Forklift Driver to operate Bendi/Flexi and Counterbalance trucks within a busy warehouse. You will move, load, unload, and store goods, ensuring stock accuracy and adherence to site safety standards.

The role requires a valid forklift licence, comfort with height and narrow aisles, and the ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment. Onsite assessment and health and safety induction are required.

Qualifications

• Valid Bendi/Counterbalance forklift national licence.
• Confident working at height and in narrow aisles/racking.
• Strong attention to detail with accurate stock handling.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Bendi/Flexi / CB truck to move stock safely within the warehouse, including narrow aisles and racking areas.
• Load and unload deliveries/collections, ensuring loads are stable and transported securely.
• Put away stock into racking locations and complete replenishment tasks to support picking operations.
• Support Goods In/Goods Out activities: checking quantities, reporting discrepancies/damages, following site processes.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety procedures, including PPE, speed limits, pedestrian segregation, and safe stacking guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with warehouse operatives, team leaders, and transport teams to meet KPI and dispatch targets.

Skills

Bendi forklift

Counterbalance forklift

Forklift licence

Stock handling

Job description

Gi Group in Northampton is seeking a Forklift Driver to operate Bendi/Flexi and Counterbalance trucks within a busy warehouse. You will move, load, unload, and store goods, ensuring stock accuracy and adherence to site safety standards.

The role requires a valid forklift licence, comfort with height and narrow aisles, and the ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment. Onsite assessment and health and safety induction are required.