Counterbalance Forklift Driver

The Best Connection Group Limited; Coulsdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Counterbalance Forklift Driver to work in Coulsdon. The role involves maintaining stock, ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations, and delivering high customer service standards. Applicants must hold a valid counterbalance forklift license. The position offers 28 days of paid annual leave and weekly pay.

Benefits

28 days Paid Annual Leave

Weekly pay

Online payslips

Pension contribution

Ongoing temporary assignments

Qualifications

• Must have a valid counterbalance forklift license.
• Experience in stock maintenance and health & safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective stock maintenance and comply with health and safety regulations.
• Unload and check incoming stock deliveries.
• Carry out daily checks on the forklift truck and report defects.
• Maintain stock security and handle customer returns professionally.
• Participate as a team member to achieve goals.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift operation

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

In date counterbalance forklift license

Job description

Overview

The Best Connection has a client that is looking for a Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join its team in Coulsdon.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday. 7.30am to 16.30pm

Pay

£14.15ph plus holiday pay

Duties of a Counterbalance Forklift Driver

• The Counterbalance Forklift Driver is responsible for effective stock maintenance of incoming and outgoing stock, complying with the company's health and safety regulations while providing high standards of customer service.
• The use of Mechanical Handling Equipment and some manual lifting will be involved, and you will need to demonstrate the highest level of professionalism towards safety.
• Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
• To unload and check accuracy of all incoming stock deliveries in line with the Health & Safety offloading procedures and company policy
• To carry out daily checks on the forklift truck and other mechanical equipment in accordance with reporting all defects to the Depot Manager
• To maintain a high level of stock security and carry out the required security checks on all outgoing orders and deliveries
• To deal with returns from customers in a courteous, professional and knowledgeable way
• To carry out daily/weekly stock checks according to procedure, ensuring an accurate computer stock file
• To understand and comply with company policy regarding damage controls and replacement part ordering
• To maintain general housekeeping duties within the warehouse, stock rotation and product group, cleanliness and tidiness.
• To participate as an effective and willing team member to achieve individual and team goals
• To ensure a safe and comfortable environment is maintained for customers and employees within the depot
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Regulations whilst in the depot
• This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, but outlines the salient points of the role.
• Please ensure you have safety boots and Hi-Vis

Requirements of a Counterbalance Forklift Driver

• In date counterbalance forklift license
• Certified non-inhouse license

Other benefits of working for The BestConnection Group Limited includes

• 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rota for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holidays)
• Weekly pay
• Online payslips
• Pension contribution
• Ongoing temporary assignments