FLT Driver

The Best Connection; Bury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and staffing agency is seeking an experienced Forklift Driver to join the team in Radcliffe. The role involves operating diesel-powered forklifts in a busy pulp factory environment, loading and offloading vehicles, and handling pallets of paper pulp. Candidates must possess a valid counterbalance forklift licence, have experience with diesel trucks, and strong health and safety awareness. This position is on a Tuesday to Saturday schedule and requires outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Proven valid counterbalance forklift licence is required.
• Experience with diesel-powered trucks in a previous role is preferred.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate diesel-powered counterbalance forklift outdoors.
• Load and offload vehicles efficiently.
• Collect and move pallets of paper pulp safely.
• Maintain safety procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Valid counterbalance forklift licence

Experience operating diesel trucks

Strong awareness of health & safety

Job description

🚜 Forklift Driver - Radcliffe 📍

We're currently recruiting an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join our team in Radcliffe, working in a busy pulp factory environment.

Working Hours

• 08:00 - 16:30
• Tuesday to Saturday
• Includes 30 minutes unpaid lunch
• 5 days per week

The Role

• Operating a diesel-powered counterbalance forklift outdoors
• Loading and offloading vehicles 🚛
• Collecting and moving pallets of paper pulp 📦
• Working safely in a fast-paced industrial environment

Requirements

• Valid counterbalance forklift licence
• Experience operating diesel trucks (preferred)
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather 🌦️
• Strong awareness of health & safety

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.