Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Quest Employment Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Canteen facilities

Vending machines

Weekly pay

Overtime available

Club Quest perks

Job summary

Quest Employment is recruiting for Counterbalance Forklift Drivers with clamp experience to join our client in Rushden, Northamptonshire. Clamp experience is essential.

Role involves operating a Counterbalance forklift with clamp attachment, loading/unloading goods, and maintaining site safety. Weekly pay and 12-hour night shifts from 19:00 to 07:00 are offered, with on-site parking and employee perks.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift licence.
• Clamp attachment experience essential.
• At least 1 year Counterbalance Forklift experience.
• Previous warehouse experience would be advantageous.
• Flexibility to work across different duties when required.

Responsibilities

• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift with clamp attachment
• Reporting to Warehouse Supervisors
• Distributing recycled materials
• Ensuring tasks meet customer service requirements
• Loading and unloading goods
• Operating pallet trucks and relocating stock
• Re-organising materials within the warehouse
• Supporting Production Operatives with recycling materials
• Manual lifting where required
• Carrying out general housekeeping, maintenance and warehouse duties
• Helping maintain the site to a high standard
• Following safe working practices at all times
• Taking responsibility for health and safety
• Undertaking any additional duties as required

Skills

Forklift operation

Clamp experience

Punctuality

Teamwork

Job description

Counterbalance Forklift Driver - Clamp Experience Required

Are you a reliable and hardworking Counterbalance Forklift Driver with clamp experience looking for a new local opportunity?

Quest Employment are currently recruiting for Counterbalance Forklift Drivers with clamp experience to join our growing client based in Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10.

Please note: Clamp experience is essential for this role.

• Pay Rate:£15.00 per hour

• Shifts:7:00pm - 7:00am

• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts

• Pay: Weekly pay

Benefits

• Working within a friendly, engaged and high-performing team

• Free on-site parking

• Canteen facilities

• Vending machines

• Weekly pay

• Overtime available

• Access to Club Quest for exclusive perks at work and further employee support

Your Duties as a Counterbalance Forklift Driver

As a Counterbalance Forklift Driver, your duties may include:

• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift with clamp attachment

• Reporting to Warehouse Supervisors

• Distributing recycled materials

• Ensuring the operation meets customer service requirements by completing tasks to a high standard

• Loading and unloading goods

• Operating pallet trucks and relocating stock

• Re-organising materials within the warehouse

• Supporting Production Operatives with recycling materials

• Manual lifting where required

• Carrying out general housekeeping, maintenance and warehouse duties

• Helping maintain the site to a high standard

• Following safe working practices at all times

• Taking responsibility for your own health and safety, as well as others around you

• Undertaking any additional duties as required

The Person

Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift licence

• Previous clamp attachment experience is essential

• At least 1 year of Counterbalance Forklift experience

• Previous warehouse experience would be advantageous

• Flexibility to work across different duties when required

• Good punctuality, reliability and commitment

• Ability to work on your own initiative

• Positive attitude towards work

• Strong teamwork skills