Forklift Driver - Wakefield

Randstad Inhouse Services; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Happi discounts and gym membership

Wellbeing support

Flexible shifts

Paid breaks

Free drinks on site

Free parking

Training and development

Weekly pay

Pay raise after 3 months

Permanent vacancies access

Job summary

Randstad Inhouse Services is hiring a Counterbalance Forklift Driver in Wakefield. The role is temporary ongoing with shift patterns 3 on 3 off and immediate start. Requires at least 6 months of FLT counterbalance experience and an in-date license.

Role involves loading/unloading, using double handlers, inventory control, and operating in a safety-focused warehouse environment with SAP usage. Competitive pay and on-site benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience as a FLT counterbalance driver.
• In-date license required.
• Recent experience using double pallet/load handlers preferred.
• Adheres to Site SOPs.
• Physically demanding role; standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial trucks to load/unload materials and move to storage areas.
• Move pallets and stock to ready for client delivery.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards at all times.
• Record damages to stock or vehicle and report.
• Maintain inventory control records and security.
• Move finished goods around warehouse using SAP.
• Keep work area clean and orderly; ensure warehouse security.

Skills

FLT counterbalance

Double handler

Time management

Team player

Health & safety

SAP

Tools

ASRS/SAP

Job description

Looking for your next FLT role? We are hiring Counterbalance Drivers with double handler experience in Wakefield! (mandatory)

Our client manufactures, distributes, sells and markets some of the world's strongest brands in non-alcoholic beverages. It is a leading Western European marketer, distributor, and producer of bottles and cans of non-alcoholic refreshment.

Job title: Forklift driver

Job type: Temporary - Ongoing

Location: Wakefield, WF2 0XR

Pay rate: £14.92/ hour, going up to £16.58/ hour after 12 weeks

Shift pattern: 3 on 3 off

Shift timings: 07:00 - 19:00 or 19:00 - 07:00 (Must be flexible adhering to business requirements)

Start date: Immediate

Full training will be provided.

The eligible candidate must have minimum 6 months experience as a FLT counterbalance driver and an in-date license.

Key Responsibilities:

• To operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries, and move them to and from storage areas.
• Previous experience using double pallet/load handlers
• Locating and moving pallets of stock and loading trucks ready for client delivery
• Maintaining safety and housekeeping standards at all times
• Reporting on any damages to stock or the vehicle
• Keep appropriate records and reports to maintain tight inventory control and security.
• Working safely and on time to achieve productivity targets
• Moving finished goods around the warehouse using SAP
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety
• Store the pallets in the ASRS Warehouse
• Unload vehicles delivering full goods into the ASRS warehouse
• Some manual handling may be required to rebuild damaged pallets

Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of 6 months experience as a FLT counterbalance driver and an in-date license
• Recent experience of driving using double handler is mandatory (Preferably loading/unloading experience)
• Adhering to a Site SOP
• Physically demanding role - being on feet for longer time
• Health & safety is really important to our business so we are looking for someone who values and can demonstrate responsible attitude to Health & Safety standards.
• Able to manage their own time to achieve daily targets
• Must be a team player who is capable of working on their own initiative
• Must be flexible in approach to work and shift patterns

Benefits:

• Access to Randstad Happi benefits scheme which includes 100's of high street discounts, gym membership and much more!
• Employee Assistance Programme / Wellbeing Support
• Flexible shift patterns
• Paid breaks
• Free soft drinks and hot drinks on site
• Free parking
• Internal training and development
• Weekly pay
• Pay increase after 3 months
• Access to permanent vacancies

We are an equal opportunites company that embraces and encourages people of all genders/faith/ethnicity etc.