Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Are you looking for a long-term night shift with temp-to-perm opportunities, free parking, and attractive rates of £13.50 per hour? We are recruiting experienced Counter Balance Forklift Drivers to join a major distribution centre, located in the Solihull area of Birmingham. You must possess CB (Counterbalance/ B1) with a minimum of 2 years' experience.

 

Site is easily accessible from Birmingham City Centre, Marston Green, Tyesley, Solihull.

 

We require the Counterbalance FLT Driver to work the following hours;

21:00- 05:30 (Monday to Friday) - fixed night shift.

 

The company are looking to offer long-term night shift positions within a dynamic, cross-transport environment, with excellent amenities including a canteen and spacious working conditions.

 

In order to be successful for this FLT Driver position, candidates must bring the following attributes:

 

The ideal FLT candidate will have the following:

- Official Counterbalance certification (RTITB, ITTSAR etc) - in-house licences are not accepted

- Ability to comfortably pass both written and practical aptitude tests using the MHE

- Flexible approach to working hours

- Good communication skills

- Team player

- Safe and responsible Driver, practicing observation at all times

- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

- Operating the MHE in sometimes very narrow gangways and loading wagons within very tight deadlines

• Held CounterBalance Forklift license for minimum of 2 years
  
   
  
  
• High level of confidence on the truck
  
  

 

Duties include but not limited to:

• Load and unload trailers at a fast pace
  
  
• Adhere to health and safety regulations
  
  
• Allocating stock 
  
  
• Working purely on the truck
  
  

Pay rates:

Nights- £13.50 per hour + Benefits

 

If you feel that you hold relevant experience as an experienced FLT Driver, don't hesitate - please click below to apply.