Counterbalance FLT Driver
27 days ago
Clifton
Blue Arrow are recruiting for a Counterbalance FLT Driver for a recycling company based in Swinton. Key Responsibilities: Forklift Operation: • Safely operate a Counterbalance FLT to move goods around the warehouse, • Load and unload vehicles, wagons, and deliveries using correct handling techniques, • Transport stock to designated storage or production areas, • Conduct daily safety inspections of the forklift and complete required paperwork Warehouse & Production Support • Pick, pack, and prepare goods for dispatch using pick sheets or RF scanners, • Line feeding: supply production lines with materials as required, • Assist with shipping and receiving tasks, including checking deliveries against paperwork, • Identify, label, and organise pallets for dispatch, • Maintain a constant flow of materials to operators and labourers on the production line Housekeeping & Safety • Follow all Health & Safety rules and site procedures at all times, • Report damaged goods or equipment issues immediately, • Keep work areas, aisles, and doorways clear and tidy, • Perform general housekeeping duties as required Required Qualifications & Skills: Essential: • Valid, in-date Counterbalance FLT licence (external accredited licence required), • Experience operating a counterbalance forklift in a warehouse or production environment, • Strong understanding of safe manual handling practices, • Ability to work accurately and efficiently under time pressure, • Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team Desirable • Experience with RF scanners or warehouse management systems, • Previous experience handling oversized or heavy freight, • Basic picking/packing experience Working Hours: Monday - Thursday 2pm - 12am midnight Typical Pay Range: £13 per hour Temp to Perm for the right candidate Blue Arrow are an equal opportunities employer Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people