Forklift /Counterbalance Driver

Northampton Business Directory; Frome; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled forklift drivers to join a dynamic team. In this role, you will operate a forklift truck, ensuring the efficient loading and unloading of trailers while maintaining high standards of safety and compliance. Your attention to detail and teamwork will be crucial as you guarantee the quality of freight handling. The position offers a temp-to-perm contract with immediate shifts available, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in a busy environment. If you are experienced and ready to contribute, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid FLT Licence and have at least 2 years of experience.
• Attention to detail and being a team player are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to load and tip trailers at the pallet hub.
• Conduct pre-checks on equipment and ensure compliance.

Skills

FLT Licence

Attention to detail

Team player

Forklift operation experience

Job description

Our Client based in Northampton is looking for forklift/counterbalance drivers to join their busy team.

You will need to live around the Watford Gap area in NN6 or live nearby.

Your primary responsibility will involve operating a forklift truck to tip and load single deck or double deck trailers with curtain sides in our pallet hub.

Requirements:

• Hold a valid FLT Licence
• Attention to detail
• Team player
• Must have experience of at least 2 years

You will also be:

• Guaranteeing the quality of freight loading and trans shipment through the hub to its destination, whether to position it in a bay area or to load it onto a waiting vehicle or stationary trailer.
• Conducting regular pre-checks to verify that equipment is fit for operation.
• Making sure to report instances of non-compliance/accidents/near misses/abuse/intimidation, etc.
• Delivering information and interacting with customer vehicle operators, if and when necessary.
• Confirming that reports have been created for damaged products, inadequately presented vehicles, site damage, and equipment damage, among others.
• Using machinery to fulfill job specifications.

Please note there is no heavy lifting involved.

Shift pattern:

Monday to Friday, 9:00PM to 5:30AM.

Temp to Perm contract. Immediate shifts are available.

Pay:

£15.00 P/H.

If interested please call Becky@Corus (phone number removed).