Counterbalance Forklift Driver

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Counterbalance Forklift Driver</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Milton Keynes</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working Hours: Monday to Friday – Rotational Shifts</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Shift Pattern: 6:00am–2:00pm and 2:00pm–10:00pm</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">About the Role</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are currently recruiting for an experienced and reliable Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join our client based in Milton Keynes.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The successful candidate must have a minimum of 2 years' counterbalance forklift driving experience and be confident operating the truck both forwards and in reverse. Experience driving backwards safely and confidently is essential for this role.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will also receive training to operate a forklift with a clamp attachment.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key Responsibilities</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Safely operate a counterbalance forklift in a busy working environment.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Confidently manoeuvre the forklift forwards and backwards.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Load, unload and move stock and materials safely and efficiently.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Complete daily vehicle safety checks and report any faults.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Follow all site health and safety procedures.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Undertake training to use the clamp attachment.</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Essential</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Requirements</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Minimum of 2 years' counterbalance forklift driving experience.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Valid, in-date external counterbalance forklift licence.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Confident and competent driving the forklift in reverse.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Good awareness of health and safety procedures.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Willingness to learn and undertake clamp attachment training.</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working Hours</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Monday to Friday, working on a rotational weekly shift pattern:</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Early shift: 6:00am–2:00pm</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Late shift: 2:00pm–10:00pm</span></li>

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