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Forklift Drivers (Counterbalance & Reach Truck)

Highbury Recruitment
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Norwich, Norfolk NR10 4BL

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per year

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking experienced and certified Forklift Drivers with a valid certification for Counterbalance and Reach Truck operations.
  • The role involves working in a fast-paced warehouse environment with rotating 8-hour shifts, including occasional night shifts.
  • Candidates must have previous experience operating forklifts and possess basic computer skills for stock control.
  • Own transport is required due to shift times and location, and the position emphasizes safety and teamwork.
  • The salary for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience, with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience required.
Job Opportunity: Experienced Forklift Drivers (Counterbalance & Reach Truck)

Shift Patterns: Rotating 8-hour shifts (6am–2pm, 2pm–10pm, occasional nights 10pm–6am)
Transport: Own transport required

We are currently seeking skilled and certified Forklift Drivers to join our warehouse and production support team. This role involves operating both Counterbalance and Reach Trucks in a fast-paced environment, ensuring smooth warehouse operations and supporting production activities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Transport freshly produced pallets to stock and supply goods to production lines
  • Operate palletisers and wrapping machines
  • Load and unload lorries
  • Store pallets in racking systems
  • Pick orders by pallet or case using a computerised system
  • Manually restack, rebuild, and wrap pallets when required
  • Perform general warehouse duties including:
    • Stock control and stock taking
    • Daily forklift safety checks
    • Sweeping and cleaning warehouse areas
About You:
  • Valid forklift certification (Counterbalance & Reach Truck) from a recognised authority
  • Previous experience operating forklifts in a warehouse environment
  • Flexible to work rotating shifts, including occasional night shifts
  • Own transport is essential due to shift times and location
  • Basic computer skills and familiarity with stock control systems
  • Strong team player with excellent communication skills
  • Reliable and detail-oriented, with a commitment to high standards
  • Demonstrates exceptional awareness of Health & Safety practices

If the above sounds like you are you are lookimgh for an ongoing permanent role, please contact Jessica at Highbury Recruitment (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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