Counterbalance Forklift Driver - Nights

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are currently recruiting for a Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join an established and successful business based in Birtley.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is an excellent temporary-to-permanent opportunity for an experienced forklift driver looking to secure a long-term position on a permanent night shift.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The successful candidate will initially complete approximately 2 weeks of training on the day shift, before progressing onto the permanent night shift following successful completion of training.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You must hold an in-date in-house or external Counterbalance Forklift Licence to be considered for this position.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Training & Pay Progression</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Training will initially be completed on a day shift, allowing you to become familiar with the site, processes, stock systems and working procedures before moving onto the permanent night shift.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Training Period - Approximately 2 Weeks</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>Monday to Friday</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>07:00 until 15:30</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>£13.18 per hour</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>Full site and role training provided</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>Counterbalance forklift and stores processes</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>Training to ensure you are fully competent and confident within the role</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Once fully trained - Permanent Night Shift</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>Sunday to Wednesday</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>22:00 until 06:00</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>Thursday</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>21:00 until 05:00</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>£17.57 per hour</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>25 days holiday plus bank holidays</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>Temporary to permanent opportunity</span></li>

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

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

<p class="text-muted mb-3">you will be responsible for safely and efficiently moving, receiving, storing and delivering goods throughout the business.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will play an important role in ensuring materials and finished goods are available to the relevant departments while maintaining accurate stock records and high standards of health and safety.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Please note - this role involves working outdoors, and you must be comfortable working in all weather conditions</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>Pick and move goods using a Counterbalance Forklift</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>Receive deliveries and check goods received against relevant documentation</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>Liaise with suppliers regarding deliveries and any stock discrepancies</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 accurate records of shortages, spares and stock</span></li>

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<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>Regularly update inventory management systems</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>Organise and deliver goods from the stores to the relevant sections</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>Safely move and distribute materials around the site</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>Deliver finished goods to customer sites when required</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>Ensure goods are handled and stored safely and correctly</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 accurate stock and inventory records</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>Carry out routine checks of goods and materials</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, organised 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>Follow all company health & safety policies and procedures</span></li>

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

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The successful candidate will ideally have -</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>A valid in-house or 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>Previous Counterbalance Forklift 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>Experience within a warehouse, stores, manufacturing or logistics 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>Good understanding of stock control and goods-in processes</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>Basic IT skills and experience using inventory management systems</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>Working knowledge of word processing software</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>Excellent organisational skills</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>Strong attention to detail</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>The ability to work methodically 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>Good communication and teamwork skills</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years' experience delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Kinetic plc treats all applications confidentially and we review all submissions.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Candidates who do not meet the full specification may not be contacted; however, their CV will be retained and considered against future opportunities where appropriate.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">IND1</p>