Forklift Operator

Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Location: Tewkesbury
Pay Rate: Competitive Pay Available
Hours: Full Time

Are you an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver looking for your next opportunity? We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing food manufacturing business in Tewkesbury that is seeking a reliable and safety-conscious individual to join its warehouse and distribution team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy operation where no two days are the same. Working within a chilled warehouse environment, you'll play a vital role in ensuring products are received, stored, and dispatched efficiently while maintaining high standards of safety and accuracy.

This is a temporary position with the opportunity of going permanent for the right candidate.

The Role

As a Counterbalance Forklift Driver, your responsibilities will include:

Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently
Loading and unloading vehicles
Moving stock throughout the warehouse and production areas
Supporting goods-in and goods-out operations
Carrying out stock rotation and replenishment activities
Assisting with order picking when required
Ensuring stock is stored correctly and safely
Maintaining warehouse cleanliness and following health & safety procedures
Working within a chilled warehouse environment

What We're Looking For

Essential

Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence
Previous experience operating a Counterbalance FLT in a warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing environment
Good understanding of warehouse health & safety procedures
Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and teamwork skills

Important Licence Requirement

Please note that in-house forklift licences will not be considered. Applicants must hold a valid, externally accredited Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence from a recognised training provider.

Desirable

Experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, or distribution environments
Experience working in chilled warehouse operations
Knowledge of stock control and warehouse systems

What's In It For You?

Temporary role with the opportunity of going permanent
Stable, full-time hours
Opportunity to join a growing and successful business
Supportive team environment
Long-term career prospects for the right candidate
Immediate starts availableIf you're an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver with a valid externally accredited licence and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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