Forklift Driver

Hamilton Woods; Coalville; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Woods Group currently seeks an experienced Counterbalance FLT Operator in Coalville to join their busy warehouse team. This temporary to permanent role offers a competitive hourly rate of £14.71 and the chance to develop in a manufacturing environment.

You will operate a counterbalance forklift, handle loading/unloading, and help keep stock organised while complying with health and safety procedures. Flexibility for rotating morning/afternoon shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Valid FLT licence (B1/B2) essential.
• Experience operating a forklift in a warehouse/manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Reliable and safety-focused approach to work.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work rotating morning/afternoon shifts.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating a counterbalance forklift to move materials.
• Loading and unloading goods accurately and efficiently.
• Moving, organising and storing stock per site procedures.
• Carrying out daily forklift checks and reporting faults.
• Working in line with health and safety procedures.
• Supporting wider warehouse duties as required.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and organised work environment.

Skills

FLT licence B1/B2

Forklift experience

Health & safety

Safety-conscious

Team player

Rotating shifts

Job description

Forklift Truck Operator (Counterbalance)

Location: Coalville

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts - mornings and afternoons

Hourly rate: £14.71

A well-established manufacturing business based in Coalville is looking for an experienced Counterbalance FLT Operator to join their team.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous FLT experience who is comfortable working in a busy warehouse or manufacturing environment and takes pride in working safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operating a counterbalance forklift to move materials throughout the site
• Loading and unloading incoming and outgoing goods accurately and efficiently
• Moving, organising and storing stock in accordance with site procedures
• Completing daily forklift and equipment checks and reporting any faults or issues
• Working in line with all company health and safety procedures
• Supporting wider warehouse duties when required
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and organised working environment

Requirements

• Valid Category B1 or B2 FLT licence - essential
• Previous forklift experience within a warehouse, manufacturing or similar environment
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety procedures
• Reliable, practical and safety-conscious approach to work
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Flexibility to work rotating morning and afternoon shifts