Job Description:

Seeking an experienced Forklift Driver to join our client's team and drive their counterbalance forklift to assist with stock management operations. 

• Job Title: Forklift Driver (Counterbalance)
• Job Type: Full Time; Temporary Ongoing
• Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour
• Location: Cullompton
• Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm

About the role:
We are seeking a skilled Forklift Driver to join a dynamic warehouse team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for efficiently managing materials handling operations, including loading and unloading goods, and maintaining accurate inventory records.  A valid Counterbalance Forklift licence and familiarity with warehouse management systems are essential for success in this position.
 
Key Responsibilities of the Forklift Driver:

• Operate forklifts safely and effectively to load, unload, and move goods within the warehouse.
• Assist with shipping and receiving tasks, ensuring accurate documentation and proper handling of materials.
• Utilise warehouse management systems to track inventory movements and update records accurately.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and perform basic repairs or notify maintenance for mechanical issues.
• Handle materials with care, ensuring safe lifting techniques and adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Support stock organisation, stacking, and storage to optimise warehouse space utilisation.
• Assist with general warehouse duties as required, including organising stockrooms and preparing goods for dispatch.

Experience Required of the Forklift Driver:

• Minimum 2-years experience driving a counterbalance forklift.
• Valid Counterbalance Forklift License
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) for inventory control.
• Proven experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or logistics setting.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) for inventory control.
• Understanding of materials handling procedures, including load/unloading
• Experience in shipping & receiving processes within a busy environment.
• Ability to perform basic calculations for inventory counts and measurements.
• Physical capability for heavy lifting and extended periods of standing or moving around the warehouse.

  Benefits for the Forklift Driver:

• Free Parking
• Paid Holidays
• Weekly Pay
• Opportunity to go Permanent

Cooper Golding acts as employment business for the supply of temporary workers.