Forklift Driver / Yard Operative

Interaction Recruitment Group; Sawtry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Engineering is seeking an experienced Forklift Driver / Yard Operative to ensure the safe and efficient running of the yard and stores operations. The role requires handling stock, loading/unloading deliveries, coordinating vehicle movements and liaising with suppliers.

An ideal candidate will have 5 years of counterbalance forklift experience, a valid licence for up to 4 tonnes, and a background in an engineering or industrial environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience operating a counterbalance forklift.
• Counterbalance forklift licence/certification for up to 4 tonnes.
• Experience in a yard, stores, warehouse or industrial environment.
• Engineering background or experience in an engineering environment.
• Experience with stock control, labeling and stock taking.
• Experience booking goods in and out of stores.
• Good understanding of health and safety in the workplace.
• Good basic computer skills, including email and Word.
• Clean driving licence.
• Good communication skills and professionalism with suppliers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift up to 4 tonnes.
• Load and unload lorries safely and efficiently.
• Manage all vehicle movements within the yard area.
• Book goods into and out of stores.
• Maintain stock control, labeling and stock takes.
• Ensure materials and goods are stored correctly and safely.
• Liaise with suppliers and delivery drivers.
• Keep the yard and stores area clean, organized and safe.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures.
• Use computer systems for basic administration (email, Word).
• Undertake occasional deliveries when required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Stock control

Communication skills

Safety-conscious

Driving ability

Education

Engineering background

Tools

Email

Microsoft Word

Job description

Interaction Engineering

Forklift Driver / Yard Operative

We are currently looking for an experienced Forklift Driver / Yard Operative to join our team and take responsibility for the safe and efficient running of our yard and stores operations.

The successful candidate will be an experienced counterbalance forklift operator, ideally with a background in engineering or a similar industrial environment. You will play an important role in managing stock, loading and unloading deliveries, coordinating vehicle movements and liaising with suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a counterbalance forklift up to 4 tonnes
• Loading and unloading lorries safely and efficiently
• Managing all vehicle movements within the yard area
• Booking goods into and out of stores
• Stock control, labelling and stock-taking
• Ensuring materials and goods are stored correctly and safely
• Liaising with suppliers and delivery drivers
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe yard and stores area
• Ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with workplace health and safety procedures
• Using computer systems for basic administration, including email and Microsoft Word
• Undertaking occasional deliveries when required

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience operating a counterbalance forklift
• A valid forklift licence/certification for counterbalance trucks, with experience up to 4 tonnes
• Previous experience in a yard, stores, warehouse or industrial environment
• Ideally, an engineering background or experience working within an engineering environment
• Experience with stock control, labelling and stock taking
• Experience booking goods in and out of stores
• A good understanding of health and safety in the workplace
• Good basic computer skills, including email and Word
• A clean driving licence
• Good communication skills and the ability to deal professionally with suppliers and colleagues
• A reliable, organised and safety-conscious approach to work

If you are an experienced forklift driver looking for a varied role combining forklift operation, yard management and stores responsibilities, we would be keen to hear from you.