Counterbalance Forklift Operator

Recruitment Services Ltd; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and friendly warehouse team as a Counterbalance Forklift Operator. In this role, you will be responsible for safely operating a forklift, ensuring the efficient movement of goods, and contributing to a high-volume warehouse environment. This position offers the potential for permanent employment for the right candidate. With a focus on safety and teamwork, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the flow of operations while enjoying benefits such as a canteen and free parking. If you're ready to take your skills to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free car parking

Canteen

Locker room

Smoking area

Qualifications

• Valid forklift operating license is essential.
• Ability to conduct pre-use checks on the forklift.

Responsibilities

• Operate the forklift safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload materials from trucks and containers.
• Participate in basic picking and packing duties.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Hazard Awareness

Load Handling

Material Stacking

Education

Accredited Forklift Operating License

Job description

Job Title: Counterbalance Forklift Operator

Location: Derby

Pay rate: £12.71

Shift: Days 12:00pm – 8:00pm (Saturday work for extra hours available, hours: 9am – 5pm)

Type: Temp – Perm

Start Date: May 2025

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Counterbalance Forklift Operator/warehouse operative to undertake general warehouse duties in Derby. This is a friendly warehouse team that handles a high volume of customer orders, and you will be an important part of this team, helping to ensure that orders are completed on time.

As a Counterbalance Forklift Operator/warehouse operative, you will be responsible for operating a forklift to move, stack, and organize materials within the warehouse. Your attention to detail and commitment to safety will be crucial in ensuring the efficient and accurate movement of goods.

Duties of a Counterbalance Forklift Operator

You will be working as part of a team and will be responsible for:

Core Responsibilities:

• Safe Forklift Operation:

• Operating the forklift safely and efficiently, adhering to all safety regulations and procedures.
• Maneuvering the forklift in busy industrial environments.
• Regularly checking the forklift for faults or damage.
• Loading and unloading materials from trucks, trailers, and containers.
• Moving goods to and from storage areas, shelves, or pallets.
• Stacking and unstacking large quantities of goods.
• Ensuring goods are properly secured for transport.
• Assisting in shipping and receiving activities, verifying the accuracy of shipments.
• Palletizing goods for shipment.
• Identifying and labeling pallets for dispatch.
• Participating in basic picking and packing duties.
• Material Handling and Warehouse Operations.

Skills and Qualifications for a Counterbalance Forklift Operator:

• Accredited Forklift Operating License: A valid license from a recognized body (e.g., RTITB) is essential.
• Pre-Use Checks: Thoroughly inspecting the forklift before each shift to ensure it’s in good working condition.
• Hazard Awareness: Recognizing and avoiding potential hazards in the operating environment.
• Load Handling and Stacking: Mastering the techniques for safely lifting, moving, and stacking loads.
• Safe Speed and Maneuvering: Operating the forklift at a safe speed and maneuvering it accurately, especially in confined spaces.
• Load Stability: Understanding the principles of stability and how to maintain it when lifting and moving loads.

Our client is a goods distributor looking for Warehouse Operatives to join their team on a temporary basis, with the opportunity to go permanent for the right person. The client’s large warehouse offers facilities such as a canteen, smoking area, free car parking, and locker room.

Next Steps:

Apply for this Warehouse Operative role through this advert. For more information, please contact Alan at 0116 485 0053.

If successful, you will need to complete a digital registration with our agency. Please note that if you haven’t been contacted within 7 days of your application, you can assume you have not been successful at this time. However, your details will be retained for future suitable roles.

About Regional Recruitment Services:

This position is advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency established in 2008. We specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract jobs across the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, and Engineering sectors. Visit our website at regionalrecruitment.co.uk to explore more job opportunities across the UK.