At a Glance
- Tasks: Safely operate forklifts and manage daily warehouse activities.
- Company: Hi-Speed Services Limited, a leading logistics company focused on excellence.
- Benefits: Full-time role with opportunities for overtime and career growth.
- Other info: Work in a supportive environment with a focus on safety and teamwork.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and play a key role in efficient logistics operations.
- Qualifications: Valid forklift license and experience in warehouse logistics required.
The predicted salary is between 26000 - 32000 £ per year.
Company Description
Hi-Speed Services Limited is a logistics company focused on delivering excellence across a wide range of transport and storage solutions.
The team is committed to ensuring goods arrive safely and on time, combining professionalism, dedication, and innovation to meet complex client needs.
Services include same-day and next-day delivery, pallet transport, secure storage, international delivery, and efficient pick and pack operations.
The company also provides removals for home and business, as well as specialised IT logistics through TCS, offering rapid deployment, secure storage, and eco-friendly solutions.
With operations across the Midlands and Southern regions, Hi-Speed Services supports diverse customers with reliable, precise logistics services.
Role Description
The Leading Forklift Driver is a full-time, on-site role based in Ash Vale, responsible for safely operating forklifts and overseeing day-to-day warehouse handling activities.
The role includes loading and unloading vehicles, moving and stacking pallets, and organising goods in storage areas according to company procedures.
The position also involves checking documentation, ensuring accurate labelling and placement of goods, and supporting same-day, next-day, and international shipment preparation.
The Leading Forklift Driver helps coordinate work with other drivers and warehouse team members, promotes safe working practices, and reports any equipment or safety issues promptly.
Qualifications
- Strong forklift operation skills, with a valid forklift license and experience handling pallets safely and efficiently.
- Warehouse and logistics experience, including loading/unloading, goods movement, and basic inventory or stock control.
- Knowledge of health and safety practices in a warehouse environment, with a focus on safe equipment use and manual handling.
- Organisational and communication skills to coordinate tasks, follow delivery schedules, and work effectively with team members and supervisors.
- Attention to detail for checking labels, documentation, and shipment accuracy, and for maintaining clean and orderly work areas.
- Reliability and flexibility to work full-time on-site in Ash Vale, including possible shift work or overtime as operationally required.
- Previous experience in transport, logistics, or distribution environments is beneficial; experience in a lead or senior warehouse role is an advantage.
- Basic numeracy and literacy, with the ability to read and complete delivery notes and warehouse records; eligibility to work in the UK.
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Leading fork liftdriver employer: Hi-Speed Services Limited
Hi-Speed Services Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Ash Vale where teamwork and innovation thrive. Employees benefit from comprehensive training, opportunities for career advancement, and a strong commitment to safety and well-being, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the logistics sector.
