Forklift Driver

Overview

• Primary role: operate forklifts to move, load and unload goods across warehouse and quayside areas.
• Ensure safe, efficient material handling to support shipping, receiving and site operations.

Key responsibilities

• Operate counterbalance forklifts (Class B3) for loading/unloading, stacking and moving stock.
• Move goods between storage, quayside and delivery/vessel locations promptly and safely.
• Load and secure cargo onto vehicles and vessels; assist drivers and vessel crew as required.
• Prepare consignments: pick, pack, label and stage goods for transport.
• Carry out pre-start checks and basic maintenance on forklifts; report faults immediately.
• Maintain accurate stock movements in ERP/IMS and support physical stock counts.
• Follow site safety procedures, use PPE, and take part in toolbox talks and handovers.
• Assist with rigging or lifting tasks only as directed and within competence (slinging/assisting crane ops where required).

Essential qualifications & skills

• Valid Forklift Licence - Class B3 (counterbalance over 8 tonnes).
• Proven experience operating forklifts in warehouse or quayside environments.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow written/verbal instructions.
• Good spatial awareness, teamwork and time-management.
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors and in variable conditions.

Desirable

• Experience with ERP/IMS stock systems.
• Basic knowledge of LOLER, PUWER and manual handling rules.
• Additional certifications (CPCS/NPORS/ALLMI) if able to assist with crane or heavy plant duties.

Working conditions

• Warehouse and quayside setting with outdoor exposure.
• Physically demanding; may include shift work, overtime and occasional weekends

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