Bendi Forklift Driver

Kinaxia Logistics & Fulfilment; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Houghton-le-Spring is seeking a Bendi Forklift Driver for a full-time position. The role involves loading and unloading goods, maintaining warehouse organization, and completing documentation accurately. Candidates must have a valid Forklift EU/UK Licence and prior experience in warehouse operations. The company offers various benefits including life assurance, pension, and onsite parking. Working hours are Monday to Friday from 14:00 to 22:00 and one weekend in four.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension

Full Uniform and PPE

Onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Loyalty Awards

Employee benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid work permit and Forklift EU/UK Licence.
• Proven experience as a Forklift Truck driver is essential.
• Ability to load/unload all types of trucks proficiently.

Responsibilities

• Load and off-load pallets from trucks.
• Unload incoming goods to the warehouse.
• Check collections against ‘goods-in’ clipboard.
• Allocate pallets into warehouse racking.
• Accurately complete relevant location documents.
• Wrap pallets as required.

Skills

Valid work permit

Forklift EU/UK Licence

Experience loading/unloading trucks

Warehousing experience

Ability to work under pressure

Proficiency in scanning

IT literacy

Job description

Kinaxia Logistics & Fulfilment are recruiting a Bendi Forklift Driver to join their team at their site in Sunderland.

Monday - Friday 14:00 - 22:00 (+ 1 in 4 weekends)
40 hours per week

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)

About the job

• 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

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