7.5 Tonne & Forklift Drivers Position

TLP are currently recruiting for a varied position as a 7.5 tonne driver and forklift driver for a company based in Alton. We are after a 7.5 tonne driver who Working within the Warehouse team to ensure picking, packing and dispatching of equipment is achieved whilst adhering to all H&S requirements. This position reports to the Warehouse Manager and Transport & Logistics Manager.

Requirements & Salary

• 22-25k
• Full UK licence
• 7.5 tonne licence
• Valid & complete CPC
• Forklift licence required
• Must be able to work as a co-operative member of a team
• Good Planning and organisational skills & ability to work efficiently under pressure 
• Accuracy and attention to details.
• Good, clear communication skills, 
• Have a can do, problem solving attitude and ability to work fast paced in a high-pressure environment
• Be positive and perform at your highest level 

Responsibilities

• Order picking of both orders being dispatched the same day and orders being picked for later delivery dates.
• Packaging goods for dispatch
• Equipment Assembly
• Stock control
• Order completion
• Unloading deliveries, mainly by forklift, receipting paperwork accurately. Within the warehouse you would be using 7 & 9m reach trucks to handle awkwardly shaped and heavy products.
• Picking and preparing equipment for dispatch to orders - shrink wrapping, banding and labelling correctly.
• Use a 3 &3.5 ton’ JCB Teletruck out in the yard. These are Counterbalance forklifts which have a reach boom on them also
• Loading trucks by forklift for delivers, including company trucks and external transport companies. 
• Regularly keeping warehouses swept and tidy.
• Some basic fitting work required.
• Assisting with regular stock checking.
• Complying with the company’s health & safety requirements.
• Utilising problem-solving techniques to deal swiftly with problems that may arise from any team member’s error.
• Working in a team, promoting good team attitude – team work essential

If this is of interest to you then please apply or contact Shaz at TLP Recruitment, Southampton