Forklift Driver

Kinetic plc; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic plc in Boldon Colliery, England, North East, is seeking a Forklift Driver on a temporary basis. A valid UK driving licence may be required for occasional van driving duties. The role involves receiving deliveries, stock checks, and forklift-based distribution within the warehouse.

The position emphasizes accurate records, inventory updates, and efficient, methodical work practices to support timely customer deliveries.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience with a current license.
• UK driving licence required for van duties.
• Basic IT and inventory system experience.
• Ability to organise deliveries and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Receive deliveries and check goods received.
• Liaise with suppliers about deliveries and stock discrepancies.
• Keep records of shortages and spares.
• Update inventory management systems regularly.
• Pick and deliver goods using a forklift.
• Move goods from store to the required section.
• Deliver finished goods to customer sites.
• Basic IT and word processing use.
• Maintain excellent organisational skills.
• Work methodically and quickly.

Skills

Forklift driving

Stock checking

Inventory management

Organisational skills

Tools

Inventory systems

Word processing

Job description

Job title: Forklift Driver

Location: Boldon Colliery, England, North East

Contract type

Temporary

Salary

Up to £25000 per annum

Sector

Warehousing & Distribution

Package: Monday to Thursday 07:00 until 16:45, 21 days holiday plus bank holidays.

You will also need a UK driving licence as some van driving may be involved.

Responsibilities

• Receiving all deliveries and checking the goods received
• Liaising with suppliers about deliveries and discrepancies in stock
• Keeping detailed records of shortages and spares of items
• Updating inventory management systems regularly
• Picking and delivering goods by using a forklift
• Organising and delivering goods from the store to the section that requires it
• Deliver finished goods to customer sites
• Basic IT skills and a working knowledge of inventory management systems and word processing software
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work methodically and quickly