Counterbalance Forklift Driver

The Best Connection; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking experienced forklift drivers for a busy client in Northfleet. The position offers a temporary to permanent contract, with double day and night shifts available. Candidates must have prior experience with counterbalance forklifts and hold a valid licence. Pay rates range from £14.36 to £15.84 per hour, with overtime available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating a counterbalance forklift.
• A valid counterbalance forklift licence.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading vehicles.
• Operating counterbalance forklift.
• Using other manual handling equipment.
• Putting stock into the racking systems.
• Picking orders.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift operation

Manual handling

Order picking

Job description

The Best Connection are recruiting for forklift drivers for our busy and expanding client based in Northfleet.

This will be working on a temporary to permanent basis for the right candidates.

Hours of work :

Double Days rotating shift pattern - Monday to Friday

• 06 : 00 - 14 : 00 week 1
• 14 : 00 - 22 : 00 week 2

Night shift - Sunday to Thursday

• 22 : 00 - 06 : 00

Pay rates are as follows :

• Double Days - £14.36 per hour
• Nights - £15.84 per hour
• Overtime after 40 hours - £16.23

Duties will include :

• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Operating counterbalance forklift
• Using other manual handling equipment (LLOP truck and PPT)
• Putting stock into the racking systems
• Picking orders
• Manual handling

You will need to have previous experience operating a counterbalance forklift and a valid counterbalance licence.