Forklift Driver

Technique Recruitment Solutions; Norwich; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company in Norfolk seeks a Forklift Driver/Warehouse Operative for a full-time, temp to perm position in Norwich. This role involves safely loading and unloading vehicles, maintaining stock accuracy, and ensuring a clean work environment. The ideal candidate has a Forklift Truck counterbalance licence with at least 1 year of experience, is computer literate, and possesses a proactive work ethic. A full driving licence is also required. Salary starts at £26,000 per annum with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's experience as a Forklift Driver.
• Flexi truck experience preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work using initiative and be reliable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vehicles and pallets are safely loaded/unloaded.
• Report incidents to the Health & Safety Manager.
• Update the Management Information System for stock control.
• Keep warehouse and yard area clean and tidy.

Skills

Forklift Truck counterbalance licence

Computer literate

Pro-active attitude

Excellent team working

Shunter Experience/Training

Job description

Forklift Driver Driver/Warehouse Operative - Full time temp to perm role (12 week standard probation) Norwich based

Hours Mon to Fri 37.5hrs wk - 7.5hrs a day from 0630am (Some flexibility will be required when busier around these times)

Salary commencement at £26,000 per annum starting pay on a temp to perm basis equates to £13.33 p/hr + overtime.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all vehicles and pallets are safely and carefully tipped from vehicles/loaded onto the outbound vehicle, in accordance with Company procedures.
• Ensure that Company equipment issued to you is safely and appropriately handled in accordance with Company procedures.
• Ensure that any incidents (people, property, pallets) are reported immediately to the Health & Safety Manager, in accordance with Company procedures.
• Ensure that Company procedures regarding Health & Safety in the Factory and Warehouse, and handling of freight, are followed at all times.
• Book in receipt of raw materials by updating the Management Information System to ensure accurate stock control.
• Ensure that the warehouse and yard area is kept clean and tidy.
• Provide holiday/sickness cover for team members with overtime as necessary.

The Person

• Forklift Truck counterbalance licence holder essential with minimum 1 years' experience.
• Flexi truck experience also preferred but not essential.
• Possess a keen eye for detail.
• Computer literate.
• Pro‑active attitude towards duties and enjoy being busy.
• Commitment to the role.
• Accurate load and delivery note compilation.
• Able to work using own initiative.
• Excellent team working.
• Shunter Experience/Training is preferred.
• Storing deliveries in the correct areas and stock control.
• Bundling items for dispatch.
• Hardworking and reliable.
• Organised, with a good work ethic.
• Able to apply a flexible approach to all aspects of their role.
• Full driving licence.

If you feel you have the experience, skills and take pride in your work please apply by return, with an updated cv in the first instance.

Technique Recruitment Solutions are a specialist Engineering & Manufacturing recruitment company based in Norfolk