Bendi & Counterbalance Forklift Driver
| Company: | Westray Recruitment Consultants |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13 - £13 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0AQ |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 17 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Westray Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced
Bendi & Counterbalance Forklift Driverto join our client's busy warehouse operation in Washington. This is a great opportunity for a reliable and safety-focused individual looking for a stable, Monday-to-Friday position.
What's in it for you?
- Opportunity to work within a busy warehouse environment
- Ongoing support from Westray Recruitment
- Opportunity for the right candidate to secure a long-term position
- Immediate start available, subject to relevant checks
The business
Our client is a well-established and busy business based inWashington, operating a fast-paced warehouse and distribution environment.
Due to continued operational requirements, they are looking for a skilledBendi & Counterbalance Forklift Driverto support the movement, storage and loading of stock across the site.
The Role
As a Bendi & Counterbalance Forklift Driver, you will play an important role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of goods throughout the warehouse and yard.
Your duties will include:
- Safely operatingBendi and counterbalance forklift trucksin line with site procedures and health & safety requirements.
- Loading and unloading deliveries safely and efficiently.
- Moving, stacking and storing pallets and materials throughout the warehouse and yard.
- Picking and positioning stock accurately.
- Loading and unloading racking safely, ensuring goods are correctly positioned and secure.
- Completing daily pre-use forklift checks and reporting any defects immediately.
- Ensuring loads are secure and within the safe operating capacity of the forklift.
- Working safely around pedestrians, vehicles and other warehouse equipment.
- Supporting general warehouse duties, including picking, loading, unloading and stock movements.
- Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
- Completing relevant paperwork, stock records and delivery documentation.
- Reporting damaged stock, equipment defects, hazards or accidents promptly.
- Working as part of a wider warehouse team to achieve productivity and accuracy targets.
- Following all company procedures relating to PPE, manual handling, traffic management and workplace safety.
The Person
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Indate/ external Bendi forklift experience and certification.
- Indate/ external Valid Counterbalance forklift experience and certification.
- Previous experience working within a warehouse, logistics or distribution environment.
- Proven experience safely operating forklifts in a busy working environment.
- Good understanding of warehouse health & safety procedures.
- Experience loading/unloading vehicles and moving palletised goods.
- Ability to safely load and work with warehouse racking.
- Good attention to detail and accuracy when moving and positioning stock.
- A reliable and hardworking attitude.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and housekeeping.
To Apply
If you are an experiencedBendi & Counterbalance Forklift Driverlooking for a new opportunity in Washington, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please contact Westray Recruitment:
- Email:industrial@westray.co.uk
- Telephone:0191 492 6622
Please contact us today to discuss the role and register your interest.
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