Fork Lift Truck Driver

Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Washington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global auto parts supplier is looking for a Reach Truck Driver to support warehouse operations in Washington, England. This temp to perm position offers a pay rate of £13/hour, with day shifts. Responsibilities include inventory management and maintaining housekeeping standards. Ideal candidates will hold a Reach Truck licence and demonstrate a proactive team-oriented approach.

Benefits

Opportunity to learn new skills

Working in a supportive team

Temp to perm opportunity

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Reach Truck licence.
• Willing to undertake any necessary training for the role.

Responsibilities

• Support the Warehouse Manager with order picking processes.
• Book in new stock and allocate to correct locations.
• Maintain high levels of housekeeping within warehouse locations.

Skills

Current Reach Truck or Counterbalance forklift licence

Ability to work with minimum supervision

Positive and proactive approach

Teamwork skills

Job description

Temp to Perm opportunity with a global business.

£13/hour.

Day shift hours: 8:30 am‑5 pm Monday‑Thursday / Friday 8:30 am‑3 pm (Who doesn’t love an early start on a Friday?).

Opportunity to learn new skills.

Working in a team who fully support each other.

Must hold a valid Reach Truck Licence.

THE BUSINESS

Our client is a globally expanding auto parts supplier. Their customers are auto manufacturers and auto‑part unit (equipment) manufacturers. Since their beginnings nearly 70 years ago they have established various new business locations across the globe to supply high‑quality auto parts. They are a key part of the local supply chain supplying high‑quality auto parts from their base in Tyne and Wear.

THE ROLE

The position will be a Counterbalance or Reach Truck Driver supporting the Warehouse Manager ensuring order picking processes are carried out as per the manager’s instructions and warehouse work instructions.

• Book in new stock and allocate to correct location using the warehouse systems.
• Ensure all stock is allocated to the correct location at the customer’s site.
• Check relevant inventory cards with the correct information.
• Maintain high levels of housekeeping within all warehouse locations at both the client and customer’s sites.
• Follow company processes and procedures at all times keeping in line with current Health & Safety policies.

THE PERSON

You would be required to work with minimum supervision and adopt a positive and proactive approach supporting the team leader with all warehouse and line feed functions.

• Must hold a current Reach Truck or Counterbalance forklift licence (internal or external).
• Willing to undertake any necessary training required for the role.

THE PACKAGE

Temp to Perm opportunity with a global business.

£13/hour.

Day shift hours: 8:30 am‑5 pm Monday‑Thursday / Friday 8:30 am‑3 pm (Who doesn’t love an early start on a Friday?).

Opportunity to learn new skills.

Working in a team who fully support each other.

Must hold a valid Reach Truck Licence.

TO APPLY

This is an exciting opportunity so please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to our Industrial team. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Amy on (phone number removed) or (url removed).