Forklift Operator

Randstad Inhouse Services; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Morpeth is seeking candidates with a Counterbalance FLT licence to operate powered industrial trucks safely. The role offers a competitive pay of £15.25 per hour and requires strong communication skills and attention to detail. Responsibilities include loading and unloading materials, maintaining inventory records, and ensuring workplace safety. Candidates with previous manufacturing or warehouse experience are preferred, along with a proven track record of reliability. Benefits include discounts and training opportunities.

Benefits

Discount scheme

Free parking

Internal training

Weekly pay

Qualifications

• Counterbalance FLT Licence required.
• Previous manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials.
• Locate and move pallets of stock for delivery.
• Report on damages to stock or vehicles.
• Maintain inventory control records.
• Work safely to achieve productivity targets.
• Assist in maintaining warehouse security.

Skills

FLT experience

English communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Overview

Our client brings you the worlds favourite drink, and is enjoyed everyday by millions! Set in the picturesque countryside, the factory is located in Morpeth, Northumberland.

You Will Require a Licence/Certification

Counterbalance FLT Licence

Shift Patterns

Required to be flexible for below shifts.

• Monday to Friday shifts
• Earlies: 06:00 - 14:00
• Lates: 14:00 - 22:00
• Nights: 22:00 - 06:00

Pay

£15.25 per hour

MUST HAVE FLT EXPERIENCE

Preferred candidate requirements

• Previous Manufacturing or warehouse experience is preferred but not required.
• Excellent level of verbal and written English communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, be methodical, process-driven, focused and proactive.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• A drive for continuous improvement.
• Good people skills and the ability to work well within a team.
• Good reliability.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• To operate powered industrial trucks to safety load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas.
• Locating and moving pallets of stock and loading trucks ready for client delivery.
• Reporting on any damages to stock or the vehicle.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained.
• Working safely and in a timely manner to achieve productivity targets.
• Moving finished goods around the warehouse.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety.
• Store the pallets in the ASRS Warehouse.
• Unload vehicles delivering full goods into the ASRS warehouse.
• Some manual handling may be required to rebuild damaged pallets.

Perks – What we can offer YOU

• Access to Randstad Happi benefits scheme which includes 100's of high street discounts, gym membership and much more!
• Free parking.
• Internal training and development.
• Weekly pay.