Fork truck Driver - Counterbalance
Backline, Andover · Southampton, South East
Fork truck Driver - Counterbalance at Backline, Andover, based in Southampton, South East. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Southampton, South East
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 5 days ago
- Closes
- 8 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Forklift Driver
Reference 6121
About the role
Our client is seeking a dependable and proactive Forklift Truck Driver / Yard Operative to join their dynamic team. This role involves manual handling and heavy lifting; therefore, candidates must be physically fit and capable.
Applicants must hold a valid Counterbalance forklift licence, be physically fit, comfortable with heavy lifting,
Job Objectives
- Provide essential support to daily operations, ensuring adherence to company policies, procedures, and team objectives.
- Assist in the smooth and efficient running of the Operations and Yard departments.
- Maintain a valid forklift licence (essential).
- Attend the daily promptly at 7:00 am - 16:00 pm
- Maintain a clean and safe yard environment by minimising risks and promptly reporting concerns to the Operations Management Team, both verbally and through Near Miss and Damages procedures.
- Conduct regular servicing, inspections, and maintenance of all equipment.
- Undertake any tasks within the role’s remit as directed by line management.
- Prepare equipment as requested by the Operations Management Team.
- Accurately pick equipment according to load lists.
- Load and unload equipment from various vehicles, including counterbalance forklifts and telehandlers.
- Secure loads to trailers and kit to stillages safely using ratchet straps.
- Collaborate with operations personnel to monitor and maintain stock levels.
- Ensure stock is serviced and ready for despatch.
- Participate actively in annual stock audits and asset identification.
- Carry out manual handling of stock, scaffolding, and equipment safely and correctly.
Reference: 6121 · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 8 Sep 2026 · Listed via Backline, Andover
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