Forklift Driver

About the role

We need someone who provides safe, competent forklift operation across receiving, picking support, staging, and loading. As the primary licensed operator, you keep the site’s mechanical handling running to schedule, maintain equipment, and support stock counts without compromising the independence of the count.

Key responsibilities

• Operate forklift(s) safely to receive, stage, and load stock according to the supervisor’s daily schedule.
• Perform mandatory pre‑shift and post‑shift equipment inspections (tyres, forks, hydraulics, battery/fuel, warning devices) and log findings.
• Report mechanical faults, near‑misses, or damage immediately and take the forklift out of service if unsafe.
• Move pallets to support weekly cycle counts and monthly full stocktake, without personally performing or verifying the count.
• Maintain safe stacking, aisle clearance, and racking load limits at all times.
• Assist with training and supervising backup/casual drivers on safe operating procedures.
• Complete housekeeping of the forklift charging/refuelling area and equipment storage daily.
• Hold and maintain a valid forklift operator licence/certification and renew before expiry.

Required profile

• Valid, current forklift operator licence/certification for the equipment class in use (e.g., counterbalance).
• Medical fitness certificate where required by local regulation.
• Demonstrated safe operating record; manual handling and warehouse safety training.
• Basic literacy for inspection logs and dispatch/receiving documentation.

Required skills

• Forklift operation
• Equipment inspection
• Mechanical fault reporting
• Safe stacking
• Racking load limit compliance
• Charging area housekeeping

What we offer

• Primary licensed operator role with schedule responsibility.
• Opportunity to build real responsibility over time, including training and supervising other drivers.
• Support for maintaining and renewing your licence and safety record.