About the role
At this cross-dock site, goods arrive and leave on the same day, so fast and careful handling is essential. You will move pallets between trailers, staging lanes and short-term storage using a counterbalance forklift. Each shift starts with a short briefing and a clear loading plan from the shift coordinator. The site has around 40 dock doors and a team of 12 forklift operators per shift. This role suits an experienced driver who works safely and keeps to planned times.
What you’ll do
- Load and unload trailers with a counterbalance forklift
- Move pallets between dock doors, staging lanes and storage
- Carry out daily pre-use checks on the forklift
- Scan pallets and record movements with a handheld scanner
- Check load security and report damaged goods
- Follow site traffic rules and loading plans
What you’ll bring
- Valid counterbalance forklift certificate
- At least 2 years of recent forklift experience
- Basic English, Dutch or French for safety instructions
- Willingness to work a two-shift rota
- Valid EU passport or ID card, or a valid Belgian work permit
Pay & working arrangements
- Pay
- From €15.50 per hour, gross
- Shift allowance
- Allowance for the late shift on top of base pay
- Working pattern
- Two-shift rota: 06:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00, Monday to Friday
- Contract
- Temporary contract, with a permanent contract possible after 6 months
- Employment model
- Staffing through our recruitment team
- PPE
- Safety shoes, high-visibility vest and gloves provided
Contract, shifts and any deductions are explained before you accept an offer.