Counterbalance Forklift Operator - Backshift
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Volvo Group is seeking a Counterbalance Forklift Operator for their backshift in Rugby, UK. This full-time role involves safely loading and unloading vehicles, managing stock, and supporting dispatch operations. The position will eventually relocate to Coventry in June 2027.
Ansvarsområden
- Safely and efficiently load and unload vehicles using a Counterbalance Forklift Truck from both rear and side-loading access points.
- Carry out scanning of goods and complete safety checks.
- Maintain stock accuracy and protect product quality.
- Support a safe, on-time dispatch.
- Support multiple Volvo Group brands, handling a wide range of parts.
- Conduct loading and unloading activities from both rear and side-loading trailers.
- Accurately scan and record all stock movements using handheld scanning equipment and the Warehouse Management System (WMS), escalating any discrepancies promptly to the Shift Leader.
- Ensure that your working area is clean, organised and safe to work in.
- Conduct and confirm all required loading bay safety checks, complete daily Counterbalance Forklift Truck pre-use inspections.
- Identify and report damaged stock, packaging defects, trailer issues, or transport discrepancies immediately.
- Load vehicles in accordance with load plans, transport requirements, weight distribution principles and load security standards.
Krav
- Proven experience in loading and unloading operations within a warehouse, distribution, logistics, or transport environment.
- Strong experience loading and unloading trailers from both rear and side access using a Counterbalance Forklift Truck.
- Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence or certification, such as RTITB, ITSSAR, AITT, NPORS or equivalent.
- Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and handheld scanners, accurately recording and retrieving data.
- Fluent in English with a valid UK driving licence.
- Good understanding of dock safety, trailer safety, load security, and vehicle loading principles.
- Understanding of the transport documentation, dispatch process and the trailer turnaround expectations.
Förmåner
- Matched pension scheme of up to 5% of your salary, with incremental benefits based on length of service, including death in service cover.
- Access to Bupa Cover and Dental insurance.
- 33 days annual leave (increasing with length of service), plus the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
- Access MyGymDiscounts and MyActiveDiscounts.
- Maternity leave (6 months full pay, 6 months half pay) and 5 weeks of paternity leave, with 3 weeks flexible to take at any point.
- Savings on shopping vouchers, cinema tickets, holidays and travel.
- Hands-on, in-house training across key warehouse operations, including forklifts, order pickers, ASRS and WMS systems.
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Volvo Group
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för 2 dagar sedan
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Rugby, United Kingdom
Coventry, United Kingdom
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