Forklift Operator

Serply Recruitment Ltd; Stalybridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Serply Recruitment Ltd is recruiting experienced Forklift Truck Operators for a major warehousing and logistics client in Stalybridge, Manchester. Roles cover Bendi, Flexi, Pivot Steer, Counterbalance and Reach forklift types, with a requirement to hold at least one relevant licence.

Salary is paid at £13.25 per hour with optional overtime at £19.88 per hour (1.5x). Working days are Monday to Friday, with shifts commonly 7am–5pm or 8am–6pm depending on site.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating forklift trucks.
• Valid forklift licence/certificate for at least one truck type is essential.
• Experience in a warehouse/distribution environment.
• Experience using handheld scanners.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to high working standards.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Safely and accurately operating forklift trucks in line with site procedures.
• Loading and unloading deliveries.
• Moving, storing and replenishing palletised stock in the warehouse.
• Carrying out stock rotation, put-away and picking activities.
• Using handheld scanners to record stock movements.
• Working as part of a team to achieve daily targets.
• Maintaining high standards of productivity, accuracy and safety.
• Handling goods with care and attention to detail.
• Supporting general warehouse duties as required.

Job description

Forklift Truck Operators - Bendi / Flexi / Pivot Steer / Counterbalance / Reach

Location: Stalybridge, Manchester

Pay: £13.25 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm

Overtime: £19.88 per hour (1.5x basic rate - completely optional)

About the Role

Serply Recruitment is recruiting experienced Forklift Truck Operators on behalf of a well-established, world-renowned warehousing and logistics organisation in Stalybridge, Manchester.

Our client supports blue-chip companies with their warehousing and distribution operations and is looking to strengthen its existing warehouse team.

We are recruiting operators with experience and certification in any of the following forklift truck types:

• Bendi
• Flexi
• Pivot Steer
• Counterbalance
• Reach

You only need to hold one of the above forklift licences to be considered, as vacancies are available across the different truck types.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely and accurately operating forklift trucks in accordance with site health and safety procedures.
• Loading and unloading HGV deliveries.
• Moving, storing and replenishing palletised stock throughout the warehouse.
• Carrying out stock rotation, put-away and picking activities.
• Using handheld scanners to accurately record stock movements.
• Working as part of a team to achieve daily warehouse targets.
• Maintaining high standards of productivity, accuracy and safety.
• Handling customer goods with care and attention to detail.
• Supporting general warehouse duties as required.

Key Skills & Requirements

• Previous experience operating at least one of the following: Bendi, Flexi, Pivot Steer, Counterbalance or Reach forklift trucks.
• A valid forklift licence/certificate for at least one of the above truck types is essential.
• Previous experience within a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Experience using handheld scanners.
• Good understanding of warehouse health and safety procedures.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to maintaining high working standards.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Flexible approach to duties and willingness to support the wider warehouse team.

Working Hours & Pay

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Shift Times: 7am-5pm

Hourly Rate: £13.25 per hour

Overtime Rate: £19.88 per hour (1.5x basic rate)

All overtime is completely optional.

Equal Opportunities & Recruitment Disclaimer

Serply Recruitment Ltd is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

All applications will be assessed fairly and objectively based on relevant skills, qualifications, experience and suitability for the role. Reasonable adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment process for candidates who require them.

Serply Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary assignments and an employment agency for permanent placements. All appointments are subject to relevant eligibility and right-to-work checks