Bendi & Counterbalance Forklift Operator – Narrow Aisles

GI Group Main Account; Northampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited is seeking a Warehouse/Forklift Operator in Northampton. The role involves safely operating Bendi/Counterbalance forklifts, loading/unloading, stock put-away, and supporting Goods In/Goods Out processes.

Onsite assessment and health and safety induction are required. Pay rate is £14.40 per hour with overtime of £21.60 per hour on weekends. Working hours are Mon-Fri 07:00–15:30, site FPS standards apply.

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.
• Physically able to complete manual handling tasks when required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Bendi/Flexi / CB truck to move stock safely within the warehouse, including working in narrow aisles and racking areas.
• Load and unload deliveries/collections as required, 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, and 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/Counterbalance licence

Confident in narrow aisles

Attention to detail

Good communication

Ability to work fast-paced

Manual handling capability

Job description

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited is seeking a Warehouse/Forklift Operator in Northampton. The role involves safely operating Bendi/Counterbalance forklifts, loading/unloading, stock put-away, and supporting Goods In/Goods Out processes.

Onsite assessment and health and safety induction are required. Pay rate is £14.40 per hour with overtime of £21.60 per hour on weekends. Working hours are Mon-Fri 07:00–15:30, site FPS standards apply.