Warehouse Forklift Driver

WAREHOUSE FORKLIFT DRIVER

Location: Manchester
Salary: £26,227

We have an opportunity for Warehouse Forklift Driver (counterbalance) at our site in Trafford Park, Manchester (M17 1PJ).  

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

Duties will typically include:

• Operation of the counterbalance forklift truck.
• Safe loading and unloading of vehicles.
• Picking and packing. 
• Taking part in stock counts.
• General housekeeping activities to keep the warehouse clean and tidy.

In addition, you will undertake some delivery driving using the Company van.  You will deliver goods to client sites, generally short-middle distance.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

In addition to having a counterbalance forklift truck operator license and a full UK driving license, you’ll have the following experience:

• Warehouse operative experience (essential)
• Forklift truck operation experience (essential)
• Delivery driving experience to client sites (preferred)

As you will be delivering to client sites, any delivery driving experience would be useful (but not essential).  You need to have a professional demeanour, a great customer service attitude and good verbal communication skills. 

A trustworthy and reliable individual, you demonstrate a flexible approach to work and great teamworking ability.

WORK DAYS AND HOURS:

37.5 hours a week, worked Monday-Friday 8am – 4pm.

WHAT’S ON OFFER:

• Annual salary of £26,227
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme which includes counselling
• Free onsite parking

If you feel that you are a good match to this position then we’d love to hear from you.  We’re looking to fill the vacancy quickly and will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis so, if you’re interested in the role then please don’t delay in submitting your application to us as soon as possible.

A Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (criminal records check) applies to this role: an offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful applicant undertaking this check and it being deemed to be satisfactory.

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