Job Description
Mid Shift - 2.30pm to Midnight - no weekends
We are seeking an experienced and safety-conscious Wide Load Counterbalance FLT Driver to join our client''s warehouse and production team. The successful candidate will be responsible for safely loading, unloading, moving, and storing oversized, long-length, and wide-load products using a counterbalance forklift truck.
This role requires excellent forklift operating skills, strong awareness of health and safety procedures, and experience handling large or awkwardly shaped materials in a busy industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently.
- Transport wide, long, and oversized loads throughout the warehouse and yard areas.
- Load and unload vehicles in accordance with company procedures.
- Ensure loads are secured and handled correctly to prevent damage.
- Carry out daily FLT equipment checks and report defects.
- Assist with stock movement and warehouse organisation.
- Maintain accurate records of stock movements where required.
- Adhere to all Health & Safety regulations and site procedures.
- Work closely with warehouse, production, and logistics teams.
- Ensure work areas are kept clean, safe, and tidy.
- Support general warehouse duties when required.
Essential Requirements
- Valid RTITB, ITSSAR, NPORS or equivalent Counterbalance FLT licence.
- Proven experience operating a Counterbalance FLT handling wide or oversized loads.
- Strong understanding of warehouse safety procedures.
- Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
- Good communication skills.
- Reliable, punctual, and flexible approach to work.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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