Forklift Counterbalance Driver

ASC Connections; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Free on-site parking

Ongoing training

Health and well-being support

Death in Service 2 x Salary

Job summary

ASC Connections in Droitwich are seeking an experienced FLT Counterbalance Driver to join a busy logistics operation. You will load and unload vehicles using a Counterbalance forklift, perform housekeeping duties and ensure freight is safely packaged, while maintaining health and safety standards.

The role is a temporary to permanent contract with rotating shifts from 5am/5:30am to 2pm/10pm. A valid Counterbalance license and 2+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance forklift license required.
• At least 2 years of experience driving counterbalance forklifts.
• Experience in a warehouse or material handling environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe loading and unloading of vehicles using a Counterbalance FLT.
• Housekeeping duties.
• Ensure freight is safely packaged.
• Good understanding of health and safety.
• General maintenance tasks.

Skills

FLT counterbalance experience

Valid counterbalance license

Warehouse/material handling experience

Job description

Our Client in Droitwich runs a busy logistics operation in which our skilled material handling team is vital. Are you an experienced FLT Counterbalance Driver that is looking for stable work? You will be responsible for loading and unloading vehicles and ensuring swift and reliable customer service.

All candidates must hold a valid Counterbalance licence, need to be flexible and drive due to the site location.

Hours are: 5am/5:30am-2pm/2pm-10pm (Weekly rotating shifts) Monday to Friday - 30 minute unpaid lunch break

Pay rate: £12.50 per hour

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

What you will be doing

• Responsible for the safe and secure loading and unloading of vehicles using a Counterbalance FLT
• House Keeping Duties
• Ensuring all freight is safely packaged
• Good understanding of Health and Safety
• General Maintenance

Key requirements

• Experience driving forklift counterbalance - 2 years plus (essential)
• Valid Forklift Counterbalance license
• Previous experience within a warehouse or material handling environment

Company Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay (including a supplement for unsocial hours)
• Pension
• Free on-site parking
• Ongoing training
• A supportive, helpful environment and management team
• Death in Service 2 x Salary
• Health and Well-being Support

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