Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Pertemps; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT service provider in Hatfield is seeking a Counterbalance Forklift Driver. The role involves managing pallets, ensuring high accuracy, and effective teamwork in a fast-paced logistics environment. Candidates must have an in-date counterbalance forklift licence and previous logistics experience is desirable. This umbrella contract falls within IR35 regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have in-date counterbalance forklift licence.
• Experience in a logistics environment preferred.
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced work.

Responsibilities

• Call off pallets from automated storage systems.
• Decant from courier totes to Slot boxes.
• Organize signage and manage receipt returns.
• Retrieve pallets using a forklift.
• Ensure accurate documentation with devices.

Skills

High levels of accuracy

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Team player

Excellent communication skills

Education

In-date counterbalance forklift licence

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for a Counterbalance forklift driver for a leading IT service provider based in Hatfield.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Receipts Sortation Operative in the Services Logistics Warehouse. You will need in date counterbalance forklift licence. High levels of accuracy, attention to detail and a strong work ethic; previous logistical experience would be highly desirable. To be successful in the role you will be a great team player, have a flexible approach to work, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, perform against personal performance targets (PPT), prioritise workloads against demand to meet our Service Level Agreements (SLA) with our customers and have excellent communication skills.

Main Responsibilities

• Calling off pallets from an automated storage system (WMCS)
• Decanting from courier totes to Slot boxes with relevant receipt information details
• Organizing the Signage and date and delivered to field receipt returns to work in progress area
• Retrieving and profiling pallets using a forklift from automated pallet storage locations
• Ensuring returned details are kept with correct devices

This is an umbrella contract, the role is Inside IR35.

Qualifications

• In-date counterbalance forklift licence
• High levels of accuracy, attention to detail and a strong work ethic
• Previous logistical experience desirable
• Ability to work effectively in a team, with flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills