Job Opportunity: Forklift Counterbalance Operator

Location: Maldon

Salary: £12.50 per hour

Position: Full-Time

Key Duties:As a Forklift Counterbalance Operator, you’ll be responsible for maintaining a safe and efficient warehouse environment, handling deliveries, and supporting production when necessary. Key responsibilities include:

• Safety Awareness: Understand and communicate top safety risks; report near misses and use the red card system when needed.
• Warehouse Safety Practices: Complete behavior-based safety observations and 6S reports, keep work areas clean and clear, and follow the 100% clear aisle policy.
• Equipment Checks: Conduct safety checks on equipment (PIT, racking, ramps).
• Inventory Handling: Accurately receive deliveries, process customer returns, prepare and load orders, and update stock locations in Navision.
• Freight & Dispatch: Book UK freight consignments and handle dispatch paperwork in line with SOPs.
• Recycling & Waste Management: Manage scrap material and operate recycling lines as per SOPs.
• Cross-Functional Support: Assist with production operations, participate in stock takes, and support departmental projects when required.

Requirements:

• RTITB CB Fork Lift Truck License essential
• 2 years’ experience in a warehouse / shop floor environment
• Strong attention to safety and detail
• Willingness to work as part of a team and support improvement projects
• English & Maths GSCE (A-C)
• Bendi and Bale/pole attachment experience desirable (training will be provided)