FLT Counterbalance and Reach Operative

FLT Counterbalance and Reach Operator

Trafford Park, Manchester

Monday to Friday

07:00-15:15

£9.01ph rising to £9.50ph after 12 weeks

Proman Recruitment is currently looking for Reach and Counterbalance Operators on behalf of our Client who is one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of Batteries and Lightbulbs in the UK.

The Role:

As a forklift truck operator, your main duties would include:

·         loading and unloading goods from vehicles such as lorries or vans

·         performing other warehouse tasks like picking, packing and despatch

·         moving goods packed on pallets or in crates around the storage facility

·         stacking goods in the correct storage bays, following stock control instructions

·         checking loads are secure

·         stacking empty pallets

·         performing daily equipment checks, for example recharging the truck's battery (if the truck is electric)

·         helping to load and unload trucks by hand where necessary

The Candidate:

To be successful, you need to:

·         have previous experience in operating Reach and Counterbalance truck

·         have a valid license/certificate to operate FLT trucks (Reach and Counterbalance)

·         be punctual and reliable

·         be able to organise and prioritise workload

·         be computer literate

·         have good numeracy and literacy skills

Stock Control experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

Successful candidates will be invited to attend a local interview where they will be asked to present a valid FLT Reach and Counterbalance certificate/license (RTITB, ITSSAR or equivalent)

If you are interested in this position and would like to be considered for the role, then please apply with your CV via the portal or call 0161 746 8555 quoting reference A1/MS/TLF.

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