Counterbalance Forklift Operator

Regional Recruitment Services; Northampton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading goods distributor seeks a skilled Counterbalance Forklift Operator for a temporary to permanent position in their Northampton warehouse. You will be responsible for safe forklift operation and various warehouse duties, ensuring efficient order completion. The warehouse provides amenities such as a canteen and free parking, offering a friendly work environment for candidates looking to join a committed team.

Benefits

Canteen

Free Parking

Locker Room

Qualifications

• Valid accredited forklift operating license is essential.
• Experience in safe operation of forklifts in industrial environments.
• Knowledge of load stability and hazard recognition.

Responsibilities

• Operating the forklift safely and efficiently according to regulations.
• Handling loading and unloading of materials from various sources.
• Participating in shipping and receiving activities while ensuring accuracy.

Skills

Hazard Awareness

Load Handling

Forklift Safety

Education

Forklift Operating License

Job description

Job Title: Counterbalance Forklift Operator

Location: Northampton, Brackmills

Pay rate: GBP12.89

Shift: Nights 1pm till 10pm

Type: Temp - Perm

Start Date: June 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 play an important role in ensuring that orders are completed on time.

As a Counter Balance 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 Counter Balance 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 Counter Balance Forklift Operator include:

• Accredited Forklift Operating License: A valid license from a recognized body (e.g., RTITB) is essential.
• Pre-Use Checks: 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: Safely lifting, moving, and stacking loads.
• Safe Speed and Maneuvering: Operating the forklift at a safe speed, especially in confined spaces.
• Load Stability: Understanding and maintaining load stability when lifting and moving loads.

Our client is a goods distributor looking for a FLT Driver to join their team on a temporary basis, with the possibility of permanent employment for the right candidate. The warehouse offers facilities such as a canteen, smoking area, free parking, and a locker room.

Next Steps:

Apply to this role through this advert. For more information, contact Alina at (phone number removed) or (url removed).

If successful, you will need to complete a digital registration with our agency. If you haven't been contacted within 7 days, please assume your application was not successful this time. 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 Commercial, Construction, Industrial, and Engineering sectors. Visit our website at (url removed) for more job opportunities across the UK.