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Forklift Driver

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 13.2 - 13.2 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Northampton

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

Forklift Driver " Wanted - Immediate Start!

Location: Northampton /Lodge Farm | £13.20 per Hour

Type: (Permanent/Temporary/Temporary to Permanent), Full-Time or Part-Time)

Are you an experienced forklift-counterbalance Driver? Regional Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a industry-leading distributor/manufacturer/logistics company that are looking for a new individual to join their team on a temporary basis, with the opportunity to go permanent for the right person. This role offers long-term/short term career development, and the opportunity to grow into the career you are striving for.

Roles & Responsibilities

-   Picking and packing customer orders accurately and efficiently in line with company standards

-   Loading and unloading deliveries using appropriate manual handling techniques

-   Checking incoming goods against delivery notes and reporting any damages or discrepancies

-   Sorting, organising, and storing stock in the correct warehouse locations

-   Operating warehouse equipment such as pallet trucks, pump trucks, and (where trained) forklifts

-   Preparing goods for dispatch, including labelling, wrapping, and securing pallets

-   Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment at all times

-   Assisting with regular stock takes and inventory checks

-   Following health and safety procedures and complying with warehouse regulations

-   Meeting daily productivity targets and working effectively as part of a team

-   Supporting general warehouse duties as required by supervisors or management

Requirements

-   Previous experience working in a warehouse or logistics environment is desirable but not essential

-   Ability to carry out manual handling and physically demanding tasks

-   Good attention to detail to ensure accurate picking and packing

-   Reliable, punctual, and able to work well as part of a team

-   Strong communication skills and a positive work ethic

-   Ability to always follow health and safety procedures

-   Willingness to work shifts, overtime, or weekends when required

-   Basic numeracy and literacy skills for reading labels and completing paperwork

-   Forklift licence (FLT) is required 

What's on Offer

-   A stable role within a well-established and growing company

-   Excellent working conditions and supportive management

-   Opportunities to develop new skills and progress internally

-   Competitive salary package with additional overtime available with the potential of overtime

Next Steps

Apply to this Counterbalance role through this advert. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Diana in our Industrial team on (phone number removed).

If successful, you will need to digitally register with our agency (if you haven't already done so). If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 days, please assume that you have not been successful. We will, however, retain your application for any future roles for which you may be suitable.

About Regional Recruitment

This position is being advertised by Regional Recruitment Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency established in 2008. We specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities across the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, Technology, and Engineering sectors.

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