Job Description
Job Title: Counterbalance Forklift Operator\n\nLocation: Northampton\n\nPay rate: £12.21\n\nShift: Days 11:45am to 8:45pm\n\nType: Temp - Perm\n\nStart Date: March 2025\n\nWe are seeking a skilled and experienced Counterbalance Forklift Operator/warehouse operative to undertake general warehouse duties in Northampton. This is a friendly warehouse team that handle high volume of customer orders and you will be an important part of this team helping to make sure that orders will be completed on time.\n\n As a Counter Balance Forklift Operator/warehouse operative, you will be responsible for operating a forklift to move, stack, and organize materials within the warehouse.. Your attention to detail and commitment to safety will be crucial in ensuring the efficient and accurate movement of goods.\n\nDuties of a Counter Balance Forklift Operator\nYou will be working as part of a team and will be responsible for:\n\nCore Responsibilities:\n\nSafe Forklift Operation:\n\nOperating the forklift safely and efficiently, adhering to all safety regulations and procedures. \nManeuvering the forklift in busy industrial environments. \nRegularly checking the forklift for faults or damage. \nLoading and unloading materials from trucks, trailers, and containers. \nMoving goods to and from storage areas, shelves, or pallets. \nStacking and unstacking large quantities of goods. \nEnsuring goods are properly secured for transport. \nAssisting in shipping and receiving activities, verifying the accuracy of shipments. \nPalletizing goods for shipment. \nIdentifying and labeling pallets for dispatch. \nParticipating in basic picking and packing duties. \n\nMaterial Handling:\n\nWarehouse Operations:\nSkills and Counter Balance Forklift Operator:\n\nAccredited Forklift Operating License: A valid license from a recognized body (e.g., RTITB) is essential. \nPre-Use Checks: Thoroughly inspecting the forklift before each shift to ensure it's in good working condition. \nHazard Awareness: Recognizing and avoiding potential hazards in the operating environment. \nLoad Handling and Stacking: Mastering the techniques for safely lifting, moving, and stacking loads. \nSafe Speed and Maneuvering: Operating the forklift at a safe speed and maneuvering it accurately, especially in confined spaces. \nLoad Stability: Understanding the principles of stability and how to maintain it when lifting and moving loads. \nOur client is a goods distributor that is looking for a Warehouse Operatives to join their team on a temporary basis, with the opportunity to go permanent for the right person.
This client has a large warehouse that has facilities such as a canteen, smoking area, free car parking and locker room.\n\nNext Steps:\n\nApply to this Warehouse Operative role through this advert. For more information, please contact Francisca on (phone number removed) .\n\nIf successful, you will need to complete a digital registration with our agency. Please note that if you haven’t been contacted within 7 days of your application, assume you have not been successful at this time.
However, your details will be retained for future suitable roles.\n\nAbout Regional Recruitment Services:\n\nThis position is advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency established in 2008. We specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract jobs across Commercial, Construction, Industrial, and Engineering sectors. Visit our website at to explore more job opportunities across the UK