Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Fresh Freight Group are recruiting a Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join their team at their site in Gateshead. This role will be responsible for order picking/packing or sorting from warehouse stock in preparation for loading to ensure the smooth day to day operation of the business whilst maintaining a high standard of customer satisfaction and safety.

12:00 - 21:00 

1 in 4 Saturdays (additional pay)

Additional benefits:

Life Assurance

Company Pension Scheme

Opportunity for training and development

Full Uniform and PPE

Onsite Parking

Cycle to work scheme

Loyalty Awards (recognises employees with 5, 10, 20, 30 and 40 years’ service)

Employee benefits and discounts across a range of top brands (including shopping, travel, motoring and days out)

About the job:

Complete all consignment paperwork in an accurate and timely manner to deliver a world class service;

Investigate and resolve any discrepancies relating to missing items of stock and dispatch to reduce customer complaints;

Undertake daily/weekly safety checks on the manual handling equipment and work areas, complete any relevant paperwork and deliver to your Team Leader/Supervisor/Manager to ensure the business is fully compliant;

Operate high standards of general housekeeping in order to maintain a clean and tidy workplace at all times;

Work in a safe manner and in compliance with Health and Safety regulations to reduce the risk of accidents;

Assist other departments as and when necessary in order to ensure the smooth running of the business.

Your knowledge and experience:

Counterbalance FLT licence

Warehouse health & Safety procedures

Stock management software

Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Company values. These are embedded in all roles and applicants must evidence these values as part of the application process.

Safe

Talented

Attentive

Reliable