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Counterbalance Driver

Osborne Appointments

Bedford

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Counterbalance Forklift Driver for a nightshift role in Bedford. The position involves operating forklifts safely, transporting materials, and ensuring accurate deliveries. Candidates must have a valid Counterbalance license and prior experience. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity offering competitive pay.

Qualifications

  • Must hold a current accredited Counterbalance license.
  • Prior experience as a Counterbalance FLT driver is essential.
  • Availability for an assessment day including practical and theory tests.

Responsibilities

  • Operating a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently.
  • Transporting pallets and materials within the warehouse.
  • Ensuring deliveries are accurate according to orders.
  • Assisting with unloading pallets from production line.
  • Performing housekeeping duties.

Skills

Current accredited Counterbalance license
Hardworking
Prior experience as a Counterbalance FLT driver
Job description
Overview

Role: Counterbalance Forklift Driver Temp to Perm
Location: Bedford, MK41
Hours: Nightshift 4 days on 4 days off 18:00pm to 06:00am
Salary: GBP13.62 per hour

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join our client s successful team.

Who are we?
Our client is the leading logistics provider of reusable packaging in the European fresh supply chain.

Responsibilities
  • Operating a counterbalance forklift in a safe and efficient manner, adhering to all safety regulations and company policies.
  • Transporting pallets and materials within the warehouse to designated locations.
  • Ensuring deliveries are accurate and in accordance with delivery orders.
  • Potential involvement in other warehouse tasks, such as unloading pallets from the production line.
  • Housekeeping duties.
Qualifications
  • Must hold a current accredited Counterbalance license
  • Applicants should be hardworking.
  • Prior experience as a Counterbalance FLT driver is essential.
  • You must be available to attend an assessment day on the 13th May which includes practical and theory tests.

If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.

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