Warehouse/forklift-counter balance driver

TEAM Inc.; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A warehouse distribution company in Camden Town seeks a Forklift Operator to manage loading/unloading, maintain safety protocols, and handle customer inquiries. The ideal candidate must hold a valid Forklift/Counter Balance license and possess warehouse experience. Overtime is available for longer hours beyond the standard work schedule. This role offers competitive pay and requires dedication to excellent service.

Qualifications

• Valid in-date certificate for Forklift/Counter Balance is essential.
• Experience in warehouse operations and safety protocols.
• Ability to provide friendly customer service.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload vehicles and trailers, including heavy lifting.
• Participate in stock takes and daily administration tasks.
• Maintain company property to required standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse safety knowledge

Customer service

Tools

Forklift/Counter Balance

Job description

Responsibilities

• Valid in-date certificate for Forklift/Counter Balance is essential
• Experiences in the fundamentals around the safety of Forklifts in the Warehouse
• Warehouse experience
• Loading and unloading of vehicles and trailers which may include some heavy lifting
• Shrink wrapping and pallet strapping
• Day-to-day administration
• Participation in the stock take
• Filling in of Check Sheets, Delivery Notes
• Weighing and labelling of goods
• Need previous experience of the Health and Safety standards of the warehouse
• Provide a friendly and helpful response to customer enquiries to their total satisfaction in order to contribute to the distribution team’s goal of improving service levels to be the best in the industry
• Identify and work with third party distribution providers, identify potential problems to ensure the smooth flow of orders and customer satisfaction
• Ensure that complaints, as they affect your direct responsibility, are promptly dealt with, in a professional manner
• Maintain company property to the required standard
• Represent the company in a business-like manner and maintain a standard of dress and appearance in keeping with the job and position within the company
• As an employee, you have a legal duty to take reasonable care of yourself and others and to co-operate with management on all aspects of health and safety, as set out in the Employee Safety Handbook
• Be prepared to assist with out-of-hours services to customers when the need arises, as well as any ad hoc duties as required by the Branch Manager, Assistant Branch Manager or a Director
• A Forklift/Counter Balance licence is a must have
• 07:30am - 17:30pm Monday to Friday
• You must be prepared to work longer hours but you will be paid overtime rate for any time over 5pm