FLT Drivers- Counterbalance

Gi Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking dedicated Counterbalance Drivers in Loughborough to support logistics operations. The role requires operating MHE equipment, attention to detail, and teamwork. Successful candidates will work Monday to Friday, earning £13.23 per hour, with opportunities for overtime. Training will be provided, and flexibility is essential during peak seasons.

Benefits

Paid holiday on your birthday after 12 weeks

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-moving logistics environment is helpful.
• Basic level of computer skills; attention to detail and methodical approach to stock accounting.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, checking, sorting and put-away for the full range of SKUs.
• Timely sortation of customer returns back to stock or for disposal.
• Ensuring efficient operations by adhering to operational and health and safety procedures.

Skills

Operation of MHE equipment

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Effective communication

Education

MHE licenses

Job description

Overview

Counterbalance Drivers - Loughborough - Immediate start. Our client, a leading partner for contract packing services in the UK, is looking to expand their team with dedicated and motivated FLT Drivers at their Loughborough location (LE11 1LE).

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 07:30 AM - 03:30 PM; 30-minute unpaid break.

Pay Rates: £13.23 per hour (overtime after 37.5 hours £17.86 per hour).

Paid holiday on your birthday after completing 12 weeks of continuous employment.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, checking, sorting and put-away for the full range of SKUs for our clients entering the Warehouse.
• Picking, packing and shipping of customer orders, B2B, B2C.
• Picking production orders and ensuring CP production lines flow and do not have to stop.
• Receiving, checking, sorting and put-away of CP finished goods.
• Timely sortation of customer returns back to stock or for disposal.
• Returning production overs and rejects to new stock locations/quarantine areas for disposal.
• Relocation of product using appropriate MHE.
• Disposal of stock as per customer requirements.
• Keeping warehouse clean, tidy and safe.
• Ensuring efficient operations by adhering to operational and health and safety procedures, rules and schedules.
• Treating merchandise and company property with care and concern at all times.

All employees must work flexibly to support the Peak Season and as such their hours of work may be variable for periods of time to meet business needs. All employees will be trained across all functions in order to multitask giving flexibility of employment. All employees will be expected to work to agreed quality and accuracy levels whilst achieving hourly production rates.

Requirements

• Operation of MHE equipment (including conveyors, pallet trucks, trolleys, etc.).
• Attention to detail and knowledge of customers and their specific requirements.
• Knowledge of IT systems to support operations and stock integrity.
• Teamwork and ability to work to high health and safety standards.
• Time management and effective communication.
• Able to work across all functions including Contract Packing and Logistics.
• MHE operators will require licenses relevant to their duties.
• Previous experience in a fast-moving logistics environment is helpful.
• Basic level of computer skills; attention to detail and methodical approach to stock accounting.
• MHE licenses.

How to apply: If you believe this role is right for you, please submit your CV or call/send a text (phone number removed).

For assistance with your application, please contact your local Gi Group office directly.

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