Forklift operative

Gi Group (United Kingdom); Lichfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group United Kingdom is hiring a skilled Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a busy warehouse in Lichfield. The role splits 50% forklift work and 50% general warehouse duties, including packing and dispatch.

The position requires a minimum of 12 months counterbalance forklift experience, careful handling to minimise damage, and a focus on safety and efficiency within a busy operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' counterbalance forklift experience (essential)
• Confident, competent forklift operator with a strong focus on safety and care
• Experience using long fork attachments (highly desirable)
• Good understanding of container loading / space optimisation
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently on a PM shift

Responsibilities

• Operating a counterbalance forklift to move, store and pick stock safely and efficiently
• Loading containers correctly to maximise space and ensure secure, compliant loads
• Working accurately to reduce risk of damage to stock, racking and equipment
• Supporting general warehouse duties as required, keeping the work area clean and safe
• Picking and packing as part of duties

Skills

Counterbalance forklift

Safety conscious

Space optimisation

Container loading

Packing/dispatch

Job description

Forklift Counterbalance Driver - Lichfield WS14

We're recruiting a skilled Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a busy operation in Lichfield. This is a great opportunity for someone confident on a counterbalance truck who takes pride in safe, accurate handling to minimise damage to stock and equipment.

Pay rate

• £13.50 per hour

Shift pattern

• Monday to Friday
• 8:00am - 4.00pm

Key responsibilities

• Operating a counterbalance forklift to move, store and pick stock safely and efficiently
• Loading containers correctly to maximise space and ensure secure, compliant loads
• Working accurately to reduce risk of damage to stock, racking and equipment
• Supporting general warehouse duties as required, keeping the work area clean and safe

Please note this role will also involve picking and packing

What we're looking for

• Minimum 12 months' counterbalance forklift experience (essential)
• Confident, competent forklift operator with a strong focus on safety and care
• Experience using long fork attachments (highly desirable)
• Good understanding of container loading / space optimisation
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently on a PM shift

Please note this role is 50% Forklift, 50% general warehouse helping with wrapping and preparing parcels for dispatch, keeping areas tidy etc. 'in-house' certificates cannot be accepted

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