Counterbalance Forklift Operator

Regional Recruitment Services; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Counterbalance Forklift Operator to join their friendly warehouse team in Northampton. This role involves operating a forklift to efficiently manage the movement and organization of goods, ensuring safety and accuracy in all operations. You will play a vital role in supporting the team to meet high customer order volumes while maintaining a safe working environment. With the opportunity for a permanent position, this is an exciting chance to contribute to a dynamic team and grow your career in a supportive setting. If you are detail-oriented and committed to safety, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free car parking

Canteen

Locker room

Smoking area

Qualifications

• Valid forklift operating license is essential for this role.
• Ability to recognize hazards and operate safely in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely to move and stack materials in the warehouse.
• Assist in shipping and receiving activities, ensuring accuracy.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Hazard Awareness

Load Handling and Stacking

Attention to Detail

Education

Accredited Forklift Operating License

Job description

Job Title: Counterbalance Forklift Operator

Location: Northampton

Pay rate: £12.21

Shift: Days 11:45am to 8:45pm

Type: Temp - Perm

Start Date: March 2025

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Counterbalance Forklift Operator/Warehouse Operative to undertake general warehouse duties in Northampton. 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:

1. 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:

Warehouse Operations:

Skills and Requirements for Counterbalance Forklift Operator:

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

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

Next Steps:

Apply to this Warehouse Operative role through this advert. For more information, please contact Francisca on (phone number removed).

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, 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 specialize in permanent, temporary, and contract jobs across Commercial, Construction, Industrial, and Engineering sectors. Visit our website to explore more job opportunities across the UK.