Forklift Operator

Multi-Trades Recruitment; Corby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Labour Hire in Corby is seeking a Forklift Operator to join a well-established company. You must hold valid VNA and Counterbalance licences and have at least two years of warehouse experience.

Responsibilities include operating VNA and Counterbalance forklifts, checking goods, stocking, and supporting food storage procedures. Shifts are rotating 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00 with a Saturday rota every 6 weeks; salary £28,500 per year.

Qualifications

• Current VNA and Counterbalance licences - both essential.
• At least two years' warehouse experience.
• Experience operating Counterbalance forklifts.
• Good attention to detail and an understanding of warehouse procedures.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to carry out the physical duties of the role.
• Availability to work rotating shifts and the Saturday rota.
• Previous experience in food storage, product sampling or testing would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Operate VNA trucks for picking and put-away.
• Operate Counterbalance forklifts for loading and unloading.
• Check incoming goods, book deliveries and locate stock accurately.
• Sampling and testing products in line with site procedures.
• Using handheld and truck-mounted radio data terminals (RDTs).
• Checking and reporting damaged goods.
• Maintaining accurate records, including temperature and weighing checks.
• Following food safety, quality and warehouse safety procedures.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Counterbalance forklift operation

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Physical fitness

Tools

VNA licence

Counterbalance forklift licence

Job description

Labour Hire are looking for a FORKLIFT OPERATOR for a well-established company in CORBY.

About you:

• Current VNA and Counterbalance licences - both essential.
• At least two years' warehouse experience.
• Experience operating Counterbalance forklifts.
• Good attention to detail and an understanding of warehouse procedures.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to carry out the physical duties of the role.
• Availability to work both rotating shifts and the Saturday rota.
• Previous experience in food storage, product sampling or testing would be an advantage.

About the role:

• Monday to Friday, rotating between 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00.
• One Saturday rota every 6 weeks paid extra.
• Salary - £28,500 per annum.
• Operating VNA trucks for picking and put-away.
• Operating Counterbalance forklifts for loading and unloading.
• Checking incoming goods, booking in deliveries and locating stock accurately.
• Sampling and testing products in line with site procedures.
• Using handheld and truck-mounted radio data terminals (RDTs).
• Checking and reporting damaged goods.
• Maintaining accurate records, including temperature and weighing checks.
• Following food safety, quality and warehouse safety procedures.