Counter Balance Forklift/Narrow Aisle

A1 Jobs Ltd; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A1 Jobs Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated forklift driver for our busy warehouse. You will operate forklifts to move materials, load and unload shipments, and support daily warehouse operations with accuracy and safety.

You should have proven forklift experience and familiarity with warehouse management systems, basic mechanical knowledge, and strong math and counting skills to verify weights and inventory.

Qualifications

• Proven forklift operation experience in a warehouse/distribution setting.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems for inventory control.
• Basic mechanical knowledge for troubleshooting and minor repairs.
• Strong materials handling skills with emphasis on safety and efficiency.
• Ability to perform basic math for weights, measurements and inventory counts.
• Prior experience in shipping and receiving is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load, unload, and transport materials within the warehouse and shipping areas.
• Use warehouse management systems to track inventory movements and update records accurately.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and perform basic repairs or notify maintenance for issues.
• Handle materials with care, ensuring proper stacking, storage and organization of goods.
• Assist with shipping and receiving by verifying shipments against documentation.
• Perform heavy lifting tasks safely to move large or bulky items as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, adhering to safety protocols at all times.

Skills

Forklift operation

WMS familiarity

Mechanical aptitude

Materials handling

Math skills

Shipping & receiving

Tools

WMS software

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented bendiforklift driver to join our dynamic warehouse team. In this role, you will be responsible for efficiently operating forklifts to handle materials, load and unload shipments, and support overall warehouse operations. Your mechanical aptitude and familiarity with warehouse management systems will ensure smooth, safe, and accurate handling of goods. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced environment where safety, precision, and teamwork are paramount.

Duties

• Safely operate forklifts to load, unload, and transport materials within the warehouse and shipping areas
• Use warehouse management systems to track inventory movements and update records accurately
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and perform basic repairs or notify maintenance for mechanical issues
• Handle materials with care, ensuring proper stacking, storage, and organization of goods
• Assist with shipping and receiving processes by verifying shipments against documentation
• Perform heavy lifting tasks safely to move large or bulky items as needed
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, adhering to safety protocols at all times

Experience

• Proven experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or distribution centre setting
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) for inventory control and tracking
• Basic mechanical knowledge for equipment troubleshooting and minor repairs
• Strong materials handling skills with an emphasis on safety and efficiency
• Ability to perform basic math calculations related to weights, measurements, and inventory counts
• Prior experience in shipping & receiving processes is preferred
• Physical ability to lift heavy items regularly and stand for extended periods