Bendi Forklift Driver

Kinaxia Logistics & Fulfilment; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Gateshead is hiring a Bendi Forklift Driver. The role involves loading and off-loading pallets, checking goods-in, and ensuring accurate documentation. Candidates must have a valid Forklift EU/UK Licence and experience in warehouse operations. The position offers various benefits including life assurance, pension, and employee discounts.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension

Full Uniform and PPE

Onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Loyalty Awards

Qualifications

• Must have a valid work permit and a Forklift EU/UK Licence.
• Experience in loading/unloading trucks proficiently.
• Experience in warehouse environments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Loading and off-loading pallets from trucks.
• Reviewing the 'goods-in' clipboard and checking collections.
• Accurate completion of relevant location documents.

Skills

Experienced Forklift Truck driver

Ability to work well under pressure

Proficiency in scanning

IT literacy

Education

Valid work permit and Forklift EU/UK Licence

Job description

Overview

Fresh Freight Group are recruiting a Bendi Forklift Driver to join their team at their site in Gateshead.

Responsibilities

• Loading and off-loading pallets from trucks
• Off-loading incoming transports of goods to a warehouse
• Review “goods-in” clipboard and check collections
• Compare notes/locations to ensure correct items are selected for dispatch
• Unloading of goods being checked into storage
• Allocation of pallets into warehousing racking
• Accurate completion of relevant location documents
• Pallet wrapping
• Working days: Monday - Friday

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Full Uniform and PPE
• Onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Loyalty Awards (recognises employees with 5, 10, 20, 30 and 40 years’ service)
• Employee benefits and discounts across a range of top brands (including shopping, travel, motoring and days out)

Your knowledge and experience

• Valid work permit and Forklift EU/UK Licence
• Experienced Forklift Truck driver
• Be fully able to load/unload trucks of all types proficiently
• Experience working within a warehouse environment
• Ability to work well under pressure to a tight timescale
• Proficiency in scanning
• IT literacy