Forklift & Machine Operator – £15.26ph

South West Recruitment; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is searching for a Counterbalance forklift driver for a global food packaging company in Poole. This permanent position requires a Counterbalance License, with full training offered for operating a Bendi Truck. The role involves forklift driving and machine operations, with shifts rotating weekly. The hourly pay is £15.26 for 42 hours per week. Candidates must be detail-oriented and capable of managing stock movements efficiently.

Qualifications

• A Counterbalance License is essential for this role.
• Must be competent in using RF hand held computers.
• Full training will be given for Bendi (Pivot) Truck for committed candidates.

Responsibilities

• Unload goods delivered by suppliers and ensure accuracy.
• Record the movement of stock and materials.
• Operate granulation machines.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift operation

Machine operation

RF hand held computer usage

Tools

Counter Balance forklift

Bendi Forklift

Pivot Steer forklift

Ride on powered pallet trucks

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South West Recruitment

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Poole, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

We are looking for a Counterbalance forklift driver for a global food packaging company in Poole.

This is a permanent position. **A Counterbalance License is essential for this role and full training will be given for a Bendi (Pivot) Truck for the committed candidate**

The role also includes both forklift driving & a machine operating element and the hourly rate would be £15.26 per hour which includes shift allowance. 42 hours per week.

The shift pattern will start on standard 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday to allow for the training period then will move onto (4 weeks of days and 2 weeks of nights):

Week 1 (Days 6am - 6pm): Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Week 2 (Days 6am - 6pm): Wednesday, Thursday

Week 3 (Days 6am - 6pm): Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Week 4 (Days 6am - 6pm): Wednesday, Thursday

Week 5 (Nights 6pm - 6am): Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Week 6 (Nights 6pm - 6am): Wednesday, Thursday

Then revert back to week 1. Sunday is counted as the first day of the week so you are paid 48 hours in the first week and 36 in the second.

Overview

The prime role of the stores person is the movement and storage of materials and products around the site and the preparation of finished goods for dispatch to customers.

Mechanical Handling Equipment is used extensively in the role. Stores people are required to operate the following equipment:

• Counter Balance forklifts (essential)
• Bendi Forklift (Desirable but full training will be given for committed candidate)
• Pivot Steer forklifts
• Ride on powered pallet trucks.
• Scissor lifts - Not everyone needs this licence. It is not a pre-requisite

Tasks & Responsibilities

RF hand held computers are used to record movements of stock and materials throughout the site. Stores people must be competent in using them to accurately record the stock movements he makes.

Goods in - Unloading and storage of raw materials and finished product:

• Unload goods delivered by suppliers. Ensure the accuracy of the delivery note against what is delivered.
• Move to and record the movement into the appropriate storage location.
• Machine operating - Granulation machine setting and operating.