Newstaff Employment

Reach and Counterbalance Driver Leighton Buzzard

Newstaff Employment  •  Leighton Buzzard, GB (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Job Specification: Reach and Counterbalance Driver

Location: Leighton Buzzard

Position: Reach and Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Job Type: Full-time / Part-time

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Reach and Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join our team in Leighton Buzzard. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating both reach and counterbalance forklifts to safely move, locate, relocate, and stack products in a busy warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate reach and counterbalance forklifts to perform loading and unloading of goods.
  • Ensure safe and efficient operation of forklift equipment.
  • Conduct regular safety checks and maintenance of forklift trucks.
  • Accurately pick and prepare goods for dispatch and delivery.
  • Maintain high standards of warehouse organization and cleanliness.
  • Follow health and safety regulations and company policies.
  • Assist with inventory control and stock management.
  • Collaborate effectively with team members and management.

Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Valid Reach and Counterbalance Forklift License (essential).
  • Proven experience operating reach and counterbalance forklifts in a warehouse setting.
  • Strong awareness of health and safety practices.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
  • Basic understanding of warehouse management systems is an advantage.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience in manual handling and warehouse operations.
  • Knowledge of stock management and inventory control.

Benefits

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and opportunities for overtime.
  • Training and development opportunities.
  • Positive working environment.
  • Potential for career advancement.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience to laura.keating@newstaffemployment.co.uk

Newstaff Employment

About Newstaff Employment

Newstaff Employment services is an independent recruitment business with offices in Luton and St Albans. We provide temporary staff throughout Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and North London from these two locations and our permanent divisions provides a national service.

We offer a 24 hour 7 days a week service to employers.

Our consultants have a wealth of experience and specialise in an area of business they have the most experience in, with a weekly client base of over 100 companies using our service, we fully understand and plan for any seasonal peaks and different demands our clients face throughout the year.

Our commitment to customer satisfaction is demonstrated in the way we work closely with our clients and candidates, take time to understand their needs fully, and deliver a tailored package that accurately meets their requirements.

Our aim is to provide an honest service to job seekers, placing candidates in positions they want, in companies they want to work for. This in turn makes for happy reliable staff and happy clients.

We are not just thinking about short-term commission earners, we aim to build-up long-term relationships by supplying the service you want, at a competitive price.

Newstaff Employment services is a independent recruitment business based in Luton and St Albans. We cover Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and North London from these two locations.

We specialise in supplying staff in all Industrial, Driving, Office and Engineering positions on both a temporary and permanent basis.

We also run a national rec-rec and a national Senior Logistics personnel division.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Luton, GB
Year Founded
2006
Website
newstaffemployment.co.uk
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