Forklift Driver - Exeter
| Posting date: | 21 February 2025 |
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| Salary: | £26,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 February 2025 |
| Location: | Exeter, Devon, EX2 9JU |
| Company: | Manpower UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBBH384858_1740139571 |
Summary
FORKLIFT DRIVER - Counterbalance
Location: EXETER, EX5
Hours: 40 per week
Type: Permanent
Salary: £26,000 per annum
Are you someone who enjoys variety in their work environment, thrives on physical challenges, and is committed to contributing positively to a team-oriented culture?
If you are detail-oriented, self-motivated warehouse operative and ready to take on new challenges, take a look at this opportunity.
Our client is seeking a Forklift Driver/Warehouse operative with counterbalance license to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the efficient operation of the warehouse, ensuring that inventory is accurately logged, stored, and maintained.
Key Responsibilities
- Loading and Unloading: Safely load and unload pallets of goods using a forklift, ensuring proper handling and storage.
- Inventory Management: Log all pallets into and out of the storage area using predefined paperwork and handheld scanners.
- Storage Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness and organisation of storage areas, adhering to housekeeping standards.
- Picking and Packing: Accurately pick and pack items as required, ensuring attention to detail in order fulfilment.
- Off-loading: Assist with off-loading shipping containers, including ramp and loose-filled items.
- Communication: Liaise with the Storage Supervisor regarding pallet deliveries and collections.
- Stock Control Support: Aid in stock control duties as needed to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Self-Motivation: Work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong self-motivation and initiative.
- Additional Duties: Support the Storage Manager with various tasks to ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the warehouse.
About you
- Experience: Previous experience in warehouse operations is essential; familiarity with racked and bulk-stacked warehouses is highly desirable.
- Forklift Driving: Must have forklift driving experience; with a valid Counterbalance license.
- Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail is critical, as checking inventory accuracy is a major part of this role.
- Physical Fitness: This position is physically demanding; candidates should possess a degree of fitness to handle the requirements of the role.
- Strong work ethic: Being part of a team dedicated to achieving goals and working effectively together.
- Must have own transport - Location is not reachable via public transport
Apply now! and a member of our Team will be in contact. For more info call 01392 219777