Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Insight Employment ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company based in Bedford is seeking an experienced and accredited Counterbalance Forklift Driver for a temporary to permanent position. The ideal candidate will possess a valid forklift licence and prior experience, alongside strong reliability and teamwork skills. Offering competitive hourly rates, this role involves both driving and various warehouse tasks during rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have an in-date accredited forklift licence.
• Minimum of 2 years experience on a forklift truck.
• Previous warehouse experience required.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift truck and perform warehouse duties.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Engage in heavy lifting as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Health and safety awareness

Teamwork

Reliability

Timekeeping

Education

Accredited Forklift Licence

Job description

Are you an experienced Forklift driver and looking for a new temporary to Permanent role for a fantastic client based in Bedford?

If so, Insight Employment are seeking an experienced and accredited in-date Counterbalance Forklift Driver to work for one of our prestigious clients in Bedford.

Only fully accredited licence accepted (Not in house license).

Requirements: -

• Must have an in-date accredited forklift licence.
• Must have had previous experience on a forklift truck ideally a minimum of 2 years.
• Previous warehouse experience.
• Must be prepared to do warehouse duties along with forklift work.
• Must be physically fit as heavy lifting may be required.
• You should be able to understand health and safety procedures and be able to work in a safe manner.
• Must have good level of written and oral English.
• Able to work within a team or on your own.
• Excellent timekeeping.
• Must be reliable and have a good work ethic.

Shift/Hours: -

Rotating

Mon - Fri 06:00am-14:00pm & 14:00pm-22:00pm

Nights

Sun - Thur 22:00pm-06:00am

Rates: -

Rotating GBP14.00 per hour

Nights GBP15.00 per hour

Please send your cv today.

Unfortunately, due to the high number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will however retain your details on file and may contact you should another suitable vacancy arise.