Counterbalance & Reach FLT Driver

1st Choice Staff Recruitment; Shefford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Counterbalance & Reach FLT Driver for a warehouse in Shefford. This full-time role involves picking and dispatching customer orders, checking inventory, and ensuring Health & Safety compliance. Candidates must hold a valid Counterbalance and Reach Truck license, have prior warehouse experience, and possess strong manual handling skills. Flexibility for overtime and the ability to work unsupervised are also essential. This role offers competitive hourly pay and a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• A valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck and Reach Truck license is essential.
• Previous experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment is required.
• Physical fitness with strong manual handling skills is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Pick and dispatch orders to customers to a high-quality standard.
• Check incoming components for quantity and integrity.
• Support operations at multiple sites as needed.

Skills

Team-oriented mindset

Attention to detail

Manual handling skills

Basic IT and communication skills

Education

Valid Counterbalance and Reach Truck license

Full valid driving license

Job description

Counterbalance & Reach FLT Driver

Location: Shefford

Salary: £12.78 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday, 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm

Job Type: Temp Ongoing, Full time

Are you ready to take on a dynamic and rewarding role in a thriving warehouse environment? Our client, a leading manufacturing business, is looking for skilled Warehouse Operatives to join their team in Shefford.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively to pick and dispatch orders to customers to a high-quality standard.
• Check incoming components for quantity and integrity, storing them in the correct locations.
• Support operations across multiple sites, including Bedford and other offsite storage locations.
• Perform a variety of warehouse tasks both indoors and outdoors, regardless of weather conditions (suitable clothing and PPE provided).
• Ensure all activities comply with Health & Safety regulations and company standards.
• Operate safely and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Take on additional duties and provide support to your team as needed.

Requirements

• A valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck and Reach Truck license (essential).
• Previous experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Physical fitness with strong manual handling skills.
• A team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude and adaptability.
• Basic IT and communication skills, with good attention to detail and numeracy.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work unsupervised.
• Flexibility to work overtime when required and to support operations at multiple locations.
• A full valid driving license.

Please note that at times due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond to each person individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days we're sorry you have not been successful this time. Please do not let this stop you applying for other positions you may be suitable for. Good Luck!

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