Warehouse/Forklift Driver

Mobile - People.Powered.Logistics; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Warehouse/Forklift Driver to operate forklifts safely and efficiently within a busy warehouse. The role involves loading and unloading HGVs, managing weight distribution, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should possess a valid forklift license and have a strong awareness of safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in loading and unloading HGVs.
• Understanding of vehicle weight distribution and load securing techniques.
• Physically fit and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift truck safely.
• Load and unload HGV vehicles, ensuring proper weight distribution.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the warehouse.

Skills

Attention to detail

Health and safety awareness

Flexibility

Education

Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (RTITB or ITSSAR accredited)

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Job Purpose:

To safely and efficiently operate a counterbalance forklift within a busy warehouse and yard environment. The role includes loading and unloading HGV vehicles, managing weight distribution, checking freight against manifests, and promoting health and safety standards, including PPE compliance and near-miss reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate a counterbalance forklift truck in a safe and responsible manner
• Load and unload HGV vehicles, ensuring proper weight distribution and load security
• Scan and verify goods against delivery manifests and pallet tracking systems
• Handle and store palletised freight in line with Pallet Track procedures
• Carry out daily forklift pre-use checks and report defects or mechanical issues immediately
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the warehouse and yard
• Be responsible for personal and team health and safety awareness in the yard and warehouse
• Report all incidents, hazards, and near misses promptly to the Warehouse Supervisor
• Ensure full compliance with company PPE requirements at all times
• Work collaboratively to meet warehouse and logistics deadlines
• Be flexible with working hours including early, late, and Saturday shifts, with overtime as needed
  
  

Key Requirements:

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (RTITB or ITSSAR accredited)
• Proven experience in loading and unloading HGVs
• Understanding of vehicle weight distribution and load securing techniques
• Strong attention to detail when checking manifests and scanning goods
• High level of health and safety awareness, including PPE and manual handling
• Physically fit and able to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Flexible with working patterns, including weekends and overtime
• Confident in reporting safety concerns and contributing to a safe working culture
  
  

Desirable:

• Experience working with Pallet Track or similar pallet networks
• Familiarity with warehouse scanning devices and basic IT systems
• Awareness of forklift maintenance procedures and manual handling best practices

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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