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Quest Employment

Counterbalance Driver

Job Title / Position: Counterbalance Driver
Job Ref no: DBCOUNTER

Position Type: Temporary On Going

Branch Location: Recruitment agency in Bedford

Work Location: Bedford

Salary:
£13 per hour

Shifts / Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30-17:00, Fri from 8:30-16:30

Job Description:

Warehouse Operative with Counterbalance License & Driving License

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Warehouse Operative to join our team. This is a hands-on role within a metalworking environment, requiring experience in heavy lifting and a proactive approach to daily tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Handling and organizing metal products within the warehouse.
  • Safely operating a counterbalance forklift (approximately 20% of the time).
  • Loading and unloading goods, ensuring accuracy and quality standards are met.
  • Preparing and fulfilling customer orders, including building custom boxes for specific orders.
  • Occasionally delivering products to customers, requiring a valid UK driving license.
  • Maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.

Requirements:

  • Valid full counterbalance forklift license.
  • Clean, full UK driving license.
  • Physically fit, as the role can be labour-intensive and involve heavy lifting.
  • Some carpentry skills are desirable for building customer boxes as required.
  • Previous experience in a warehouse or metalworking environment (preferred).
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work as part of a team.

Working Hours:

  • Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
  • Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Includes a 1-hour unpaid lunch break each day.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay.
  • A supportive team and safe working environment.
  • Opportunities for skill development and training.

If you are hard-working, reliable, and ready for a challenging yet rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you!

Quest Employment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for temporary recruitment.

Date Advertised: 27 November 2024
Date Closes: 27 December 2024

Please Contact: 01234358844

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