Counterbalance Forklift

Blue Arrow; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

Blue Arrow is recruiting a Counterbalance Forklift driver in Hartlepool on a temp to perm basis. You will be part of a busy warehouse and production team, moving materials and finished goods in a demanding environment.

All forklift licenses must be externally accredited and renewed within the last 3 years; heavy lifting is required and accuracy in records is essential. Excellent housekeeping and safety practices are expected to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Forklift truck operation with external accreditation within last 3 years.
• Must be physically fit for heavy lifting in a busy environment.
• Accurate record-keeping and stock checks are required.

Responsibilities

• Operate counterbalance forklift trucks to move stock safely.
• Load/unload deliveries and check goods before storage.
• Supply production lines with raw materials and prepare finished goods.
• Assist with inventory checks, stock rotation and cycle counts.
• Complete paperwork and log stock data in warehouse systems.

Skills

Forklift operation

Physical fitness

Documentation accuracy

Inventory support

Tools

Warehouse systems

Job description

About the Role:

We are currently recruiting a Counterbalance Forklift driver for our client in Hartlepool on a temp to perm basis

You’ll be an essential part of the warehouse and production team, handling materials and finished products in a busy manufacturing environment

Heavy lifting is involved, so candidates must be physically fit and comfortable working in a hands-on role

All forklift truck licenses must have been completed within the last 3 years, and be externally accredited.

Duties:

• Operating counterbalance forklift trucks to safely move stock throughout the production and warehouse areas
• Loading and unloading deliveries while ensuring all goods are checked and stored correctly
• Supplying production lines with raw materials and removing finished products for dispatch
• Assist with inventory checks, stock rotation, and cycle counting
• Complete all necessary paperwork and maintain accurate records
• Use warehouse systems to log stock data and process orders
• Maintain high housekeeping standards, ensuring a clean and safe working environment

Rates:

£14.55ph - £21.82ph

Shifts:

• Week 1 - Monday-Friday - 6am-2pm
• Week 2 - Monday-Thursday - 10am-6pm / Friday 8am-4pm
• Full time only

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people