Counterbalance Forklift Driver / Warehouse & Yard Operative

Location: Surbiton, Surrey
Salary: £30,569 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Start Date: Within the next 2 weeks

A leading roofing materials supplier based in Surbiton is looking to recruit a reliable and experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver / Warehouse & Yard Operative to join their busy team on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business supplying roofing products to trade and commercial customers throughout the local area.

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday: 7:30am – 4:30pm
• Saturday: 7:30am – 10:30am

Key Responsibilities:

• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently within the warehouse and yard.
• Loading and unloading delivery vehicles.
• Picking, packing and preparing customer orders.
• Moving, stacking and storing roofing materials and stock.
• Assisting customers collecting goods from the branch.
• Carrying out stock checks and maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Keeping the warehouse and yard clean, tidy and organised.
• Conducting daily forklift and equipment safety checks.
• Following all health and safety procedures.
• Supporting colleagues with general warehouse and yard duties as required.

Requirements:

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential).
• Previous Counterbalance Forklift experience within a warehouse, builders merchant, roofing, construction or yard environment.
• Good understanding of health and safety practices.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, hardworking and customer-focused attitude.
• Physically fit and comfortable handling building materials.

What's on Offer:

• Permanent employment with a well-established roofing materials supplier.
• Competitive salary of £30,569 per annum.
• Stable Monday to Friday working pattern with short Saturday mornings.
• Immediate start available for the right candidate.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.

If you are an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver looking for a long-term opportunity and can start within the next couple of weeks, we'd like to hear from you.