B2 Forklift Operator

Sunbelt Rentals Careers; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental provider is seeking an experienced Forklift Truck Driver in Manchester. The role involves operating a 12 tonne forklift, managing equipment for hire, and ensuring safety standards. Candidates should have a B2 FLT Licence, customer service skills, and a commitment to health and safety. You'll enjoy a generous rewards package and ongoing training for career development.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Retail discount scheme

Employee recognition awards

Great Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Physical fitness required for daily tasks.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and development.

Responsibilities

• Safely driving a 12 tonne forklift truck and moving a variety of equipment.
• Organising and preparing equipment for hire.
• Checking and storing off-hired equipment.
• Maintaining a clean and safe yard, workshop, and storage areas.
• Liaising with customers when loading and unloading.

Skills

B2 FLT Licence

Customer Service

Teamwork

Health and Safety Knowledge

Job description

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Are you an experienced Forklift Truck Driver looking for something different - where no two days are the same, in this role you’ll be joining our Accommodation specialist team. Who specialise in the rental of temporary building systems to suit diverse requirements – including anti-vandal ‘green specification’ accommodation, sleeper units, portable toilets, containers and everything else our customers need for construction sites and events

As Forklift Truck Driver you will play a key role in the smooth and efficient running of the Service Centre. It will be your job to move the equipment safely to ensure that it is stored correctly and ready for customers to hire.

Your duties will include:

• Safely driving a 12 tonne forklift truck and moving a variety of equipment
• Organising and preparing equipment for hire
• Checking and storing off-hired equipment
• Helping to maintain a clean and safe yard, workshop and storage areas
• Liaise with customers as necessary when loading and unloading a job

What can we offer you in return?You’ll be joining a highly successful FTSE100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider. We provide an Industry leading flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards and a great Company pension scheme.

About You

If you join the team we’ll provide you with everything you need and ensure you are equipped for success. We’ll talk to you about your training and personal development needs and what you’d like to do to further your career and support your future aspirations.

To succeed as a Forklift Truck Driver you will bring the following skill-set and behaviour:

• B2 FLT Licence
• The physical fitness required to undertake your daily tasks
• Ability to work as part of a team and to complete job duties on time
• Good level of Customer Service
• Willing to undertake relevant training and development
• Commitment to health and safety - Knowledge of PPE requirements and COSHH is an advantage