Machine Operator / Forklift Driver (Rotating Shifts)

Proactive Technical Limited; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is recruiting for a Machine Operator / Forklift Driver in Milton Keynes to join a busy warehouse. The role requires a valid Counterbalance Forklift licence and experience in Goods In/Despatch. Shifts run on a rotating AM/PM basis.

You will operate machinery, perform quality checks, maintain equipment, move stock via forklift and uphold Health & Safety standards in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Valid accredited Counterbalance Forklift Licence.
• Experience operating industrial equipment and machinery.
• Good IT skills to input and update stock.
• Strong adherence to health and safety in warehouse.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work well in a team and on rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial machinery safely.
• Perform quality control checks.
• Carry out basic maintenance of equipment.
• Move and store goods using forklift trucks.
• Follow Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Quality checks

Stock management

Health & safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Stock system / IT skills

Job description

Machine Operator / Forklift Driver (Rotating Shifts) Required Milton Keynes

Accredited Counterbalance Forklift Licence Required

Hours

Monday to Friday, rotating shifts

• 6:00am - 2:00pm (AM Shift)
• 2:00pm - 10:00pm (PM Shift)

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Machine Operator / Forklift Driver to join a well-established and successful company based in Milton Keynes.

This is a full-time, ongoing opportunity working within a busy warehouse and goods handling environment. The successful candidate will hold a valid accredited Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence and have previous experience working within Goods In and Despatch operations.

Key Responsibilities

As a Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative, your duties will include:

• Operating industrial machinery safely.
• Performing quality control checks
• basic maintenance of equipment
• Moving and storing of goods via forklift trucks
• Adhering to all Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Candidate Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence.
• Previous experience operating industrial equipment and machinery
• Good IT skills with the ability to input and update stock accurately.
• A strong understanding of Health and Safety procedures within a warehouse environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A flexible approach and willingness to work both AM and PM rotating shifts.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.