Counterbalance & Bendi Driver

Gi Group (United Kingdom); Northampton; Vor Ort; GBP 16.000 - 23.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Gi Group (United Kingdom) is seeking a reliable Bendi (Flexi) & Counterbalance Forklift Driver for our Northampton site. You will safely operate forklift trucks to move, load, unload, and store goods, while maintaining accurate stock handling and adherence to site safety guidelines.

Onsite assessment and health and safety induction are required before start. You will work Monday to Friday, with overtime rates applying on weekends and a pay rate of £14.40 per hour.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Follow instructions

Fast-paced environment

Manual handling

Height work

Tools

Bendi forklift

Counterbalance forklift

Jobbeschreibung

Bendi (Flexi) & Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Location: Northampton, Brackmils industrial estate. NN4 7DT.

Department: Warehouse / Distribution

Hours/Shifts: Monday - Friday (Apply online only)

Pay Rate: £14.40 per hour

Overtime: £21.60 per hour Saturday and Sunday

Role Purpose

To operate a Bendi (Flexi) & Counterbalance forklift truck safely and efficiently to move, load, unload, and store goods within the warehouse, ensuring stock is handled accurately and in line with site health & safety and quality standards.

Onsite FLT assessment required prior to start and health and safety induction.

Key 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 & Experience Required

• 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

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

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