Forklift /Counterbalance Driver

Northampton Business Directory; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Northampton is seeking forklift/counterbalance drivers to join their busy team. Responsibilities include operating a forklift truck to load trailers and ensuring the quality of freight. The position offers a temp to perm contract with shifts from 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM, with immediate starts available.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a forklift driver.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift truck to tip and load trailers.
• Guarantee quality of freight loading and transshipment.
• Conduct regular pre-checks on equipment.

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

£15.00 P/H

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