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Forklift counterbalance

Gillingham (Kent)
The Best Connection
Posted: 11 September
Offer description

Job Title: Dispatch Operative (with Forklift Counterbalance Experience)

Location: [Insert Location]

Hours: Monday - Friday, 06:00 - 14:30 (with overtime paid until 17:00)

Pay: £13 per rate + overtime daily after 14:30n paid at Time and Half

Type: Ongoing role, Temp to Perm

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About the Role

We are looking for a reliable Dispatch Operative with Counterbalance Forklift experience to join a busy metal fabrication and distribution environment. Working in both the warehouse and yard, you'll play a key role in the movement of goods, ensuring products are safely loaded, unloaded, and prepared for dispatch.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced setting, offering long-term security and excellent earning potential through daily and weekend overtime.

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Key Responsibilities

* Operate Counterbalance Forklift trucks to load and unload metal products.
* Handle goods in and goods out, including booking in deliveries and preparing dispatch paperwork.
* Work in the yard and warehouse/factory, ensuring stock is stored safely and organised efficiently.
* Assist with sorting and preparing orders for collections and deliveries.
* Follow health & safety guidelines at all times to ensure safe handling of materials.
* Support wider warehouse and yard duties as required.
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Requirements

* Previous Forklift Counterbalance experience is essential (in a warehouse or yard setting).
* Valid Counterbalance licence (expired tickets can be refreshed).
* Experience handling metal products or heavy goods preferred.
* Ability to work to deadlines in a busy environment.
* Good team player with a proactive approach.
* Flexible with overtime availability.
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Benefits

* Competitive pay with daily overtime paid after 14:30 until 17:00. Paid at Time and Half
* Optional weekend overtime for extra earnings.
* Secure, long-term role with temp-to-perm opportunity.
* Supportive team environment in a well-established company.
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Apply today for immediate consideration and the chance to build a career in a growing industry.

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