Forklift Driver - Days £28,100 - 4 on 4 off 7pm-7am (Doncaster)

Woodland group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider seeks Counterbalance Forklift Drivers for their Chelmsford facility. You will earn £28,100, operating modern equipment and supporting pivotal warehouse operations like loading, stock transfers, and quality control. Prior experience and an in-date Counterbalance License are essential. Enjoy benefits including generous holidays, profit sharing, and development opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Profit share scheme

Enhanced occupational maternity pay

Health cash plan

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Essential to have an in-date counterbalance licence from an external provider.
• Previous experience in warehouse operations and forklift driving.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects.
• Strong commitment to safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts to tip and load vehicles following safety protocols.
• Perform stock transfers and maintain inventory records.
• Conduct quality checks on incoming goods and maintain warehouse cleanliness.
• Assist warehouse supervisors with ad hoc tasks and reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

In-date Counterbalance License

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Counterbalance Forklift Drivers required for our facility at Doncaster. As a Counterbalance Forklift Driver you will earn £28,100 with Woodland Group, driving our modern EP Lithium-ion Forklift Trucks as a Warehouse Operative on our talented Forklift team.

Salary £28,100

Shift : Days, 4 on 4 off 7am-7pm.

It is essential that you have an in-date Counterbalance License from an external provider!

Would you like to work for a company where you can make a difference? Woodland Group is more than just a logistics and supply chain company. Independently owned, we continuously challenge ourselves and our teams to innovate and adapt, provide expert solutions and create opportunities for clients, team members, partners and communities. Our culture thrives on a drive for excellence and innovation, collaboration, agility through independence, opportunities to learn and develop, our diversity and relationship building, and our desire to bring skills and passion to a quickly changing and fast-paced environment.

About the job :

Tipping and Loading Vehicles

• Safely operate a forklift to tip and load vehicles in a timely manner, following all safety protocols and adhering to delivery schedules.
• Ensure proper placement and securing of goods to prevent damage during transportation.

Stock Transfers

• Execute stock transfers accurately and efficiently, maintaining inventory records and tracking the movement of goods within the warehouse.

Quality Control

• Perform routine checks on received goods and materials, ensuring they meet quality standards and reporting any discrepancies or issues to the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the warehouse, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment.

Stock Accuracy and Cycle Counts

• Conduct regular cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy and report any discrepancies to the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Collaborate with the inventory team to resolve any stock discrepancies and maintain accurate records.
• Putaways and Picking
• Safely and efficiently store incoming goods in the appropriate locations within the warehouse.
• Pick goods for outgoing orders, ensuring accuracy and efficiency, while following established SOPs.

Adherence to SOPs

• Follow all SOPs related to warehouse operations and forklift driving, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Supporting Supervisor and General Manager

• Assist the Warehouse Supervisor and General Manager in any ad hoc tasks, such as reporting, training, and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with other team members to promote a positive and efficient work environment.

About you :

• It is essential you have an in-date counterbalance licence from an external provider.
• Previous experience in warehouse operations and forklift driving
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems and inventory control software
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy objects, as well as stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient working environment.

Why you'll love working for us :

We have a new UK benefits programme based on what our staff asked us for! This includes...

• Generous holiday allowance which rises with service.
• Recognition awards and Incentives.
• Length of service incentives
• Enhanced occupational maternity pay
• Profit share scheme
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health cash plan
• Mental health and stress hotline
• Retail discounts and awards
• Discounted health club membership
• Real career opportunities
• Team bonding opportunities and events
• To be part of a fast-moving exciting company with a great team of people.
• And much more…

We look forward to you joining our world where WE CARE, WE CONNECT, WE DELIVER.

At Woodland Group success is down to our dedicated and experienced teams right across the globe. We create safe spaces for collective growth – regardless of background. We embrace differences and believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person can bring to Woodland. We deliver opportunities across a wide variety of roles all over the world, from entry level to senior management, behind the steering wheel, in IT and tech or eCommerce. Every Woodlander has access to training and development courses and can drive their own success forward, to realise their full potential.

Note to Recruitment Agencies;

The Woodland Group Ltd does not accept speculative CVs from agencies and politely requests agencies refrain from contacting line managers directly.