Counterbalance Forklift Driver – 4 on/4 off Schedule

Driver Hire Colchester; Colchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Driver Hire Colchester is seeking an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver for a busy food production site in Colchester. You will move stock and materials with a counterbalance forklift, support onion sorting, and adhere to site safety and hygiene rules.

The role requires 3-5 years of counterbalance forklift experience in a fast-paced environment and a valid FLT certificate. You will operate in a busy, pedestrian-involved warehouse with strict safety procedures.

Qualifications

• A valid Counterbalance FLT certificate or equivalent certification.
• 3-5 years' experience operating a counterbalance forklift in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong awareness of surroundings and confidence manoeuvring around pedestrians.
• Ability to follow site safety, food hygiene and production procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift to move onions, stock and materials between areas.
• Support the onion sorting process and comply with food production procedures.
• Carry out pre-use FLT checks and report faults or hazards promptly.
• Follow site traffic rules and stay alert to pedestrians when operating the forklift.

Skills

FLT forklift experience

Safety awareness

Situational awareness around Pedestri

Job description

Driver Hire Colchester is seeking an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver for a busy food production site in Colchester. You will move stock and materials with a counterbalance forklift, support onion sorting, and adhere to site safety and hygiene rules.

The role requires 3-5 years of counterbalance forklift experience in a fast-paced environment and a valid FLT certificate. You will operate in a busy, pedestrian-involved warehouse with strict safety procedures.