Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Job Description

Role: Counterbalance Forklift Driver
Salary: €33 – 35k per year
Employment: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Ballymount, Dublin

Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Counterbalance forklift driver needed for a prominent warehouse and logistics operation based in Ballymount. This is a stable, long-term opportunity within a professional operation that values reliability, teamwork and completing work to a high standard. To be considered, candidates must hold a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence, an up-to-date Manual Handling Certificate and at minimum a Provisional driving licence. The role involves working every second Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm, with hours paid at time and a half.

This is a varied and active role, combining counterbalance forklift driving, yard movements and general warehouse support. Working across goods-in, storage and dispatch, you will handle a range of materials and play an important role in ensuring daily operations run smoothly and efficiently.

You will be responsible for the safe and accurate operation of a counterbalance forklift, including loading and unloading vehicles, moving and positioning stock and supporting both warehouse and yard activities as required. A strong focus on safety, care in handling materials and attention to detail will be essential.

You will also assist in maintaining a clean, organised and safety-compliant working environment, supporting stock organisation and dispatch preparation while adhering to all health and safety procedures. As part of a dependable team, you will take pride in carrying out your duties correctly and contributing to the overall success of the operation.

Responsibilities
• Safely and efficiently operate a counterbalance forklift
• Load and unload delivery vehicles within both warehouse and yard areas
• Accurately move, position and store materials and stock
• Support goods in operations, internal stock movements and dispatch activities
• Handle a variety of products with care and attention to detail
• Assist with general warehouse and yard duties as required
• Maintain a clean, organised and safety compliant work environment
• Adhere to all health & safety procedures and site regulations

Requirements
• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential)
• Manual Handling Certificate (current and in date)
• Minimum of a Provisional driving licence (required for insurance purposes)
• Previous experience working in a warehouse, logistics or yard environment
• Confident operating a counterbalance forklift in a fast moving or busy setting
• Comfortable with hands-on, physical work
• Strong understanding of health & safety practices
• Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Available to work alternate Saturdays as required

What to do next

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