Forklift Operative

Gi Group UK; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Sur place; GBP 15 000 - 21 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Gi Group UK in Sheldon/Yardley is recruiting a skilled Counterbalance Forklift Driver for the PM shift. You will operate the counterbalance forklift to move, store and pick stock safely and efficiently, and assist with loading containers to maximise space and ensure secure loads.

This role is 70% forklift and 30% general warehouse tasks such as wrapping and preparing parcels. The ideal candidate has at least 12 months counterbalance experience and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' counterbalance forklift experience required.
• Strong focus on safety and care when operating equipment.
• Experience using long fork attachments is highly desirable.

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Counterbalance forklift

Safety-focused

Stock handling

Loading & unloading

Independent worker

Outils

Long fork attachments

Description du poste

Forklift Counterbalance Driver (PM Shift) - Sheldon/Yardley | £12.71 per hour

We're recruiting a skilled Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a busy operation in Sheldon/Yardley. 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

• £12.71 per hour

Shift pattern

• Monday to Friday
• 7:00pm - 12:00am (midnight)

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

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 70% Forklift, 30% general warehouse helping with wrapping and preparing parcels for dispatch, keeping areas tidy etc

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