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Forklift Driver

Connect Appointments

Birmingham

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

21 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Fork Lift Truck Driver to join their dynamic team in Birmingham. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient movement of goods within the warehouse, focusing on health and safety practices. Your expertise in operating a counterbalance FLT will be crucial as you handle loading and unloading tasks, manage stock control, and maintain effective communication with supervisors. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to thrive in a fast-paced environment while contributing to a collaborative team. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we encourage you to apply today!

Qualifications

  • Must have a counterbalance FLT Licence and experience in a fast-paced environment.
  • Understanding of FLT practices, including loading and unloading.

Responsibilities

  • Focus on Health and Safety in the workplace.
  • Loading and off-loading various goods and stock control.
  • Performing general warehouse duties and housekeeping.

Skills

Counterbalance FLT Licence
Health and Safety Awareness
Manual Lifting
Communication Skills

Job description

Fork Lift Truck Driver - Birmingham

Connect Appointments have an exciting opportunity for a FLT Driver to join and strengthen our clients existing team in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham.

The successful candidate must possess a counterbalance FLT Licence, have experience of working in a fast-paced environment and have an understanding of FLT practice, including loading and unloading trailers and general handling of various palletised case goods.

Working as a FLT Driver, your duties will include:

  1. A key focus on Health and Safety in the workplace
  2. Carrying out manual procedures
  3. Loading and off-loading of various goods
  4. Preparing trailers including but not limited to pulling open/closing side curtains and fastening/unfastening load-securing straps
  5. Load securing
  6. Paperwork verification's
  7. Stock control
  8. Manual lifting
  9. Communication with managers/supervisors/stock control team
  10. General warehouse duties and house keeping

What to expect from the role?

Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm
£12.21 per hour - paid weekly

Do you meet the above requirements?

If so, we'd love to speak with you. Apply now by submitting your most up to date CV, or by calling (phone number removed).
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