Fork Lift Truck Driver

Westray Recruitment Group; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking a Counterbalance Forklift Driver for a busy warehouse site in Washington. You will play a key role in moving, storing and loading stock across the warehouse and yard, ensuring safe and efficient operations.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, pallet handling, stock positioning, and daily forklift checks. A valid Counterbalance certificate and experience in a warehouse setting are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• In date/ external Counterbalance forklift experience and certification.
• Experience in warehouse, logistics or distribution environment.
• Proven ability to operate forklifts safely in a busy setting.
• Good understanding of health & safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating Counterbalance forklift trucks per site procedures and safety rules.
• Loading and unloading deliveries safely and efficiently.
• Moving, stacking and storing pallets and materials across the warehouse and yard.
• Picking and positioning stock accurately.
• Loading and unloading racking safely and securing loads.
• Carrying out daily pre-use forklift checks and reporting defects.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift

Warehouse operations

Health & safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

• Opportunity to work within a busy warehouse environment
• Opportunity for the right candidate to secure a long-term position

The Business

Our client is a well-established and busy business based in Washington, operating a fast-paced warehouse and distribution environment.

Due to continued operational requirements, they are looking for a skilled Counterbalance Forklift Driver to support the movement, storage and loading of stock across the site.

The Role

As a Counterbalance Forklift Driver, you will play an important role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of goods throughout the warehouse and yard.

Your duties will include:

• Safely operating Counterbalance forklift trucks in line with site procedures and health & safety requirements.
• Loading and unloading deliveries safely and efficiently.
• Moving, stacking and storing pallets and materials throughout the warehouse and yard.
• Picking and positioning stock accurately.
• Loading and unloading racking safely, ensuring goods are correctly positioned and secure.
• Completing daily pre-use forklift checks and reporting any defects immediately.
• Ensuring loads are secure and within the safe operating capacity of the forklift.
• Working safely around pedestrians, vehicles and other warehouse equipment.
• Supporting general warehouse duties, including picking, loading, unloading and stock movements.
• Working as part of a wider warehouse team to achieve productivity and accuracy targets.
• Following all company procedures relating to PPE, manual handling, traffic management and workplace safety.

The Person

The successful candidate will have:

• In date/ external Valid Counterbalance forklift experience and certification.
• Previous experience working within a warehouse, logistics or distribution environment.
• Proven experience safely operating forklifts in a busy working environment.
• Good understanding of warehouse health & safety procedures.
• Experience loading/unloading vehicles and moving palletised goods.
• Ability to safely load and work with warehouse racking.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy when moving and positioning stock.
• A reliable and hardworking attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and housekeeping.