Forklift Driver / Yard Operative

Interaction Recruitment; Sawtry; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Engineering in Sawtry is seeking an experienced Forklift Driver / Yard Operative to ensure safe and efficient yard and stores operations. You will operate a counterbalance forklift, manage stock, and coordinate vehicle movements within the yard.

The role requires 5 years' forklift experience, a valid counterbalance licence up to 4 tonnes, and strong safety and communication skills. You will also handle lightweight admin tasks using email and Word, and may undertake occasional

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience operating a counterbalance forklift.
• Valid forklift licence/certification for counterbalance trucks up to 4 tonnes.
• Experience in a yard, stores, warehouse or industrial environment.
• Engineering background or experience in an engineering environment preferred.
• Experience with stock control, labeling and stock taking.
• Good computer skills, including email and Word.
• Clean driving licence.
• Strong communication skills and safety-conscious approach.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift up to 4 tonnes.
• Load and unload lorries safely and efficiently.
• Manage vehicle movements within the yard area.
• Book goods in and out of stores.
• Stock control, labeling and stock taking.
• Ensure materials are stored safely and correctly.
• Liaise with suppliers and drivers.
• Maintain a clean, organised yard and stores area.
• Follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety-conscious

Communication skills

Organised / reliable

Stock control awareness

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Word

Email

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

• 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.

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