Forklift / Counterbalance Driver

Corus Consultancy Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Northampton is seeking experienced forklift/counterbalance drivers for night shifts. The successful candidate will operate forklifts, ensure quality freight handling, and must hold a valid FLT licence with at least 2 years of experience. This is a temp to perm position offering competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience required.
• Must adhere to safety protocols and report any issues.
• Ability to operate forklifts efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to tip and load trailers effectively.
• Conduct pre-checks on equipment before operation.
• Ensure quality of freight loading and manage documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Valid FLT Licence

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

* To deliver information and to interact with customer vehicle operators, if and when necessary.

* Confirm that reports have been created for damaged products, inadequately presented vehicles, site damage, and equipment damage, among others.

* Use machinery to fulfil 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

GBP15.00 P/H

If interested please call BeckyCorus # 586 291 ---- # 795 #