Forklift Driver

Hamilton Woods; Coalville; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Woods is recruiting an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Truck Operator for our Coalville site. The role is on a rotating shifts pattern (mornings and afternoons) with a temporary to permanent contract.

You will move materials around the site, load and unload goods, and help maintain a clean, safe warehouse environment. Applicants must hold a valid Category B1 or B2 FLT licence and have previous forklift experience in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Valid Category B1 or B2 FLT licence.
• Experience operating counterbalance forklift.
• Experience in warehouse/manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to health and safety procedures.
• Reliable and team-oriented.
• Ability to work in rotating shifts.

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

Skills

FLT experience

Teamwork

Health & Safety

Job description

Forklift Truck Operator (Counterbalance)

Location: Coalville

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts - mornings and afternoons

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