Forklift Team Leader

Supreme Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Forklift Team Leader for a 4 on 4 off shift pattern. The position requires overseeing forklift operations, ensuring the safe handling of freight, and maintaining inventory accuracy. Ideal candidates will have valid certification and experience in warehouse environments, along with strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a forklift operator is essential.
• Knowledge of freight handling and international shipping procedures is an advantage.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and inventory tracking are required.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift truck and manage freight effectively.
• Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records and participate in stock audits.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and provide team leadership.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Freight Handling

Inventory Control

Order Fulfilment

Safety Compliance

Warehouse Maintenance

Documentation

Collaboration

Team Leadership

Education

Valid counter balance certification

Job description

Forklift Team Leader Required for 4 on 4 off shift!

Salary: 16 - 17 per hour, weekly paid

Shifts: 4 on 4 off

Key Responsibilities:

• Forklift Operation: Operate forklift truck and move freight around the warehouse, ensuring goods are stored correctly and safely. This includes transporting goods to and from staging areas, loading docks, and storage locations.
• Freight Handling: Safely load and unload freight from trucks or containers, ensuring that all goods are handled with care to prevent damage.
• Inventory Control: Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records by properly placing and scanning goods into the warehouse management system (WMS). Participate in regular stock counts and audits.
• Order Fulfilment: Pick and prepare orders for shipment according to customer specifications and company standards. Ensure that all orders are accurate and ready for dispatch on time.
• Safety Compliance: Follow all company safety protocols and warehouse procedures, including conducting pre-operation checks on the reach truck and reporting any maintenance needs or safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Warehouse Maintenance: Keep the warehouse clean, organized, and free of hazards. Assist with the organization of goods to maximize space and improve efficiency.
• Documentation: Accurately document all goods moved, received, or dispatched using handheld devices or warehouse management systems.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other warehouse staff, freight handlers, and logistics coordinators to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Team Leadership: Provide guidance and support to the team, assisting with workflow and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently.

Requirements:

• Experience as a forklift operator.
• Valid counter balance certification is required.
• Checkable 5-year history and a clean DBS.
• Knowledge of freight handling and international shipping procedures is an advantage
• Basic computer skills for data entry and inventory tracking.