Bendi Forklift Driver

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

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Bendi Forklift Driver to operate at their site in Sunderland. The role involves loading and off-loading pallets, managing incoming goods, and ensuring accurate documentation. Ideal candidates must have a valid EU/UK Forklift Licence and experience in a warehouse environment. Additional benefits include life assurance, pension, and employee discounts. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 14:00 to 22:00, with some weekend work required.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension

Full Uniform and PPE

Onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Loyalty Awards

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Forklift EU/UK Licence.
• Experience driving Forklift Trucks is essential.
• A capable truck loader/unloader for various truck types.

Responsibilities

• Loading and off-loading pallets from trucks.
• Unloading incoming transports to the warehouse.
• Accurate completion of relevant location documents.

Skills

Valid work permit and Forklift EU/UK Licence

Experience working within a warehouse environment

Ability to work well 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

Additional 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