Warehouse Forklift Driver

Counterbalance Forklift Operatives

Key Details

• Location: Norwich outskirts, Norfolk
• Hours: Rotating 8-hour shifts — 6am–2pm, 2pm–10pm and occasional nights 10pm–6am
• Own transport: Essential due to site location

The Role

Our client is seeking experienced Forklift Drivers to join their busy warehouse and production operation. You will play a key role supporting production and despatch, operating both Counterbalance and Reach trucks in a fast-paced, well-run environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support production by collecting freshly produced pallets and putting them into stock
• Supply goods to production lines
• Operate palletisers and wrapping machines
• Load and unload lorries using forklift equipment
• Put away pallet stock into racking
• Pick orders by pallet or case using a computerised system
• Manually restack, rebuild and wrap pallets as required
• Stock control, stock taking, daily forklift checks and general warehouse duties including sweeping and cleaning

Licences & Certificates

Valid or (Recently Lapsed accepted) forklift certificates from a nationally recognised authority are essential for counterbalance, Reach advantageous.

About You

• Proven experience operating forklift trucks in a warehouse or production environment
• Flexibility to work rotating 8-hour shifts including occasional nights
• Own transport is essential
• Good computer skills and understanding of warehouse stock control
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Reliable, accurate and high attention to detail
• Demonstrable commitment to the highest standards of health & safety