FLT Counterbalance

GI Group Main Account; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

GI Group Main Account in Lichfield is seeking a skilled Counterbalance Forklift Driver for the PM shift. The role involves safe, efficient handling, loading containers, and supporting general warehouse tasks to keep the operation tidy and compliant.

Key requirements include 12 months of counterbalance forklift experience and a strong focus on safety. The position runs 11:00–19:00, Monday to Friday, with a pay rate of £15.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• 12 months' counterbalance forklift experience required.
• Confident and safety-focused operator.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift to move, store and pick stock safely.
• Load containers to maximise space and ensure secure loads.
• Minimise damage to stock, racking and equipment.
• Support general warehouse duties, keep the area clean and safe.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift

Safety-conscious

Tools

Long fork attachments

Job description

Forklift Counterbalance Driver (PM Shift) - Lichfield WS14

We're recruiting a skilled Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a busy operation in Lichfield. This is a great opportunity for someone confident on a counterbalance truck who takes pride in safe, accurate handling to minimise damage to stock and equipment.

Pay rate

£15.00 per hour

Monday to Friday

11am - 7pm

Key responsibilities

• Operating a counterbalance forklift to move, store and pick stock safely and efficiently
• Loading containers correctly to maximise space and ensure secure, compliant loads
• Working accurately to reduce risk of damage to stock, racking and equipment
• Supporting general warehouse duties as required, keeping the work area clean and safe

What we're looking for

• 12 months' counterbalance forklift experience (essential)
• Confident, competent forklift operator with a strong focus on safety and care
• Experience using long fork attachments (highly desirable)
• Good understanding of
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently on a PM shift

Please note this role is 70% Forklift, 30% general warehouse helping with wrapping and preparing parcels for dispatch, keeping areas tidy etc. 'in-house' certificates cannot be accepted.

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