Purchasing & Logistics Warehouse Assistant/Forklift Driver

Technical Absorbents; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Technical Absorbents in Grimsby is seeking an Assistant Technician/Fork Lift Truck Driver to join our warehouse team. You should have practical forklift experience and a valid FLT licence, and be keen to continue developing your skills in a busy warehouse environment.

You will operate a forklift to move goods, support general warehouse tasks, check for damage, keep areas tidy, and work with a team to meet daily targets.

Qualifications

• A valid counterbalance forklift licence is essential.
• Practical forklift experience.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely.
• Good timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to move, load and unload goods.
• Support general warehouse duties as required.
• Check goods for damage and report issues.
• Keep work areas clean, tidy and well organised.
• Work as part of a team to meet daily targets.
• Be computer literate and comfortable using software applications.

Skills

Forklift licence

Forklift experience

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Job description

We are looking for an Assistant Technician/Fork Lift Truck Driver to join our warehouse team. This role is ideal for someone who already has practical forklift experience and a valid FLT licence, and is looking to continue developing their skills in a warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a forklift truck to move, load and unload goods
• Supporting general warehouse duties as required
• Checking goods for damage and reporting any issues
• Keeping work areas clean, tidy and well organised
• Working as part of a team to meet daily targets
• Be computer literate and confident using a range of software applications.

Safety & Compliance

• Always follow site safety rules and procedures
• Carry out basic daily checks on the forklift truck
• Report any faults, hazards or near misses
• Use PPE provided and work safely at all times.

What We’re Looking For

• A valid counterbalance forklift licence (essential)
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely
• Good timekeeping and reliability
• Can work in a team as well as use their own initiative and work solo
• forklift experience is essential