Counterbalance Forklift Driver

The Best Connection Group Limited; Coulsdon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company based in Coulsdon is seeking a Counterbalance Forklift Driver to manage stock maintenance, conduct safety checks, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates must hold a valid counterbalance forklift license and demonstrate a commitment to safety and customer service. Benefits include paid annual leave, weekly pay, and pension contributions.

Benefits

28 days Paid Annual Leave

Weekly pay

Online payslips

Pension contribution

Qualifications

• In date counterbalance forklift license is required.
• Certified non-inhouse license needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stock security and check all incoming stock deliveries.
• Conduct daily/weekly stock checks.
• Adhere to Health & Safety Regulations.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift operation

Health & Safety compliance

Job description

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

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 as such you will need the ability 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 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

1. Ongoing temporary assignments