Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Job ref: JC74

We are delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly respected business based in Earls Colne. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join their team.

Key responsibilities include:
• Completing all consignment paperwork accurately and within the required timescales.
• Carrying out daily and weekly safety checks on manual handling equipment and work areas, completing all relevant paperwork and reporting any issues to the Team Leader, Supervisor or Manager.
• Maintaining high standards of general housekeeping, ensuring the workplace remains clean, tidy and organised.
• Operating safely and in accordance with all Health & Safety regulations and company procedures.
• Loading and unloading pallets from various types of vehicles.
• Offloading incoming deliveries and transporting goods safely into the warehouse.
• Unloading and checking incoming goods before they are placed into storage.
• Allocating pallets into the appropriate warehouse racking locations.
• Safely wrapping and securing pallets ready for storage or dispatch.
• Assisting other departments when required to support the smooth running of the business.

Knowledge and experience required:
• Previous experience as a Forklift Truck Driver, ideally within a busy warehouse or distribution environment.
• Proven ability to efficiently and safely load and unload a variety of vehicles.
• Minimum 2 years’ warehouse experience.
• Good understanding of warehouse Health & Safety procedures.
• Experience using stock management or warehouse management software.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to working safely and efficiently.

To be considered for this role, you must:
• Hold a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence.
• Have previous experience operating a Counterbalance Forklift in a warehouse environment.
• Be available to work Monday to Friday on a rotating shift pattern: 6:00am–4:00pm and 11:00am–9:00pm.

Due to the location of the site, you will need to have your own transport and be able to travel to and from work reliably.

For further details, call Jody on 01376 517079.
Or apply below.