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Forklift /Counterbalance Driver

Corus Consultancy

Northampton

On-site

GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Full time

25 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled forklift drivers to join their dynamic team in Northampton. This role involves operating forklift trucks to efficiently load and tip trailers, ensuring the quality of freight handling. With a focus on safety and compliance, you will conduct regular equipment checks and interact with vehicle operators as needed. This position offers a temp-to-perm contract with immediate shifts available, providing a stable opportunity for dedicated professionals looking to thrive in a busy logistics environment. Join a supportive team and make a significant impact in the freight industry!

Qualifications

  • Valid FLT Licence required for operation.
  • At least 2 years of experience in forklift operation.

Responsibilities

  • Operate forklift to load and tip trailers in the pallet hub.
  • Conduct pre-checks to ensure equipment is operational.

Skills

FLT Licence
Attention to detail
Team player
Forklift operation experience

Tools

Forklift truck

Job description

Our Client based in Northampton is looking for forklift/counterbalance drivers to join their busy team.

You will need to live around the Watford Gap area in NN6 or live nearby.

Your primary responsibility will involve operating a forklift truck to tip and load single deck or double deck trailers with curtain sides in our pallet hub.

Requirements:

  1. Hold a valid FLT Licence
  2. Attention to detail
  3. Team player
  4. Must have experience of at least 2 years

You will also be:

  1. Guaranteeing the quality of freight loading and transshipment through the hub to its destination, whether to position it in a bay area or to load it onto a waiting vehicle or stationary trailer.
  2. Conducting regular pre-checks to verify that equipment is fit for operation.
  3. Making sure to report instances of non-compliance/accidents/near misses/abuse/intimidation, etc.
  4. Delivering information and interacting with customer vehicle operators, if and when necessary.
  5. Confirming that reports have been created for damaged products, inadequately presented vehicles, site damage, and equipment damage, among others.
  6. Using machinery to fulfil job specifications.

Please note there is no heavy lifting involved.

Shift pattern:

Monday to Friday, 9:00PM to 5:30AM.

Temp to Perm contract.

Immediate shifts are available.

Pay:

£15.00 P/H.

If interested, please apply below or alternatively contact (phone number removed).

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