Removals Forklift Driver

Red Recruit Ltd; Grays; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international removals company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Forklift Driver to manage warehouse operations and efficiently operate forklift equipment. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of experience, hold valid Reach and Counterbalance licenses, and be ready for new challenges in a dynamic environment. This role includes various responsibilities like checking in goods, assisting drivers, and conducting safety checks.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience as a forklift driver.
• Valid Reach and Counterbalance licenses required.
• Experience in warehouse operations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage checking in and out of goods.
• Move and unload storage containers.
• Assist HGV Drivers and Porters as necessary.
• Operate forklift and lift goods onto vehicles.
• Complete necessary paperwork.
• Conduct forklift safety checks and report defects.
• Follow health and safety guidelines.
• Undertake regular training.

Skills

Forklift operation

Problem-solving skills

Warehouse management

Tools

Forklift (Reach and Counterbalance)

Job description

We're looking for enthusiastic and experienced Forklift Drivers to join our clients busy and growing international removals team in Thurrock.

As Removals Forklift Driver, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining all aspects of the warehouse facility and operating forklift equipment involved in providing an efficient and effective warehouse services in relation to their business of moving customers household / personal possessions.

Removals Forklift Driver duties include :

• Managing the checking in and out of goods
• Moving and unloading storage containers (manual handing)
• Providing assistance to the HGV Drivers and Porters in the moving and handling of customer goods when required
• Operating the forklift and physically lifting (aided and unaided) onto vehicles or into location
• Completing the necessary paperwork
• Undertake forklift safety checks and report any defects.
• Following H&S Guidelines and carrying out Banks-person duties when required
• Undertake regular training as required

We're keen to speak to experienced forklift drivers with who hold valid Reach and Counterbalance licences as well as the warehouse and problem solving skills this position demands. This position would suit forklift drivers who have held a similar position for at least one year and who are looking for a new challenge within the removals indust...