Forklift Driver

Corus Consultancy; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Northampton is seeking forklift/counterbalance drivers for immediate shifts. The role involves operating a forklift truck, ensuring quality loading, and conducting regular pre-checks. A valid FLT Licence and 2 years of experience are required. The pay is £15.00 per hour with a temp to perm contract from Monday to Friday, 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid FLT Licence.
• Experience of at least 2 years is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift truck to load and tip trailers.
• Ensure quality of freight loading.
• Conduct regular equipment pre-checks.
• Report non-compliance incidents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Forklift truck

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift truck to tip and load single deck or double deck trailers with curtain sides in our pallet hub.
• 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.
• Conduct regular pre-checks to verify that equipment is fit for operation.
• Report instances of non-compliance/accidents/near misses/abuse/intimidation, etc.
• Deliver information and 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.

Requirements / Qualifications

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

Shift pattern

Monday to Friday

9:00 PM to 5:30 AM

Contract

Temp to Perm contract. Immediate shifts are available.

Pay

£15.00 P/H

How to apply

If interested please call or email (contact details removed).