FLT Driver/Yard Operative – Temp-Perm

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Fork Lift Driver/Yard Operative to join a National Builders Merchant near Maidstone. This role involves maintaining a clean yard, loading and unloading vehicles, and driving a forklift truck. Candidates must have an accredited counterbalance forklift licence and prior experience in a yard or warehouse environment. The position offers competitive benefits, including annual leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Rewards scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Staff discount scheme

Training and development programmes

Qualifications

• Accredited forklift truck licence is mandatory.
• Experience in a warehouse/yard environment preferred.
• Enthusiastic and able to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Keep the yard clean and organized.
• Load and unload delivery vehicles.
• Drive a forklift truck.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliability

Customer communication

Education

Current accredited forklift truck licence (Counterbalance)

Job description

Overview

We are currently working with a National Builders Merchant based just outside of Maidstone. Due to ongoing growth, they are currently seeking an experienced Fork Lift Driver/Yard Operative to join their team on a temporary-permanent basis.

Responsibilities

• Keeping the yard clean, tidy and well organised
• Looking after stock in the yard area
• Loading lorries
• Driving a Forklift Truck (Counterbalance)
• Unloading suppliers’ delivery vehicles
• Working in the warehouse

Qualifications

• Have a current, accredited forklift truck licence (Counterbalance)
• Previous experience working in a warehouse/yard environment – a builders merchant is preferred
• A really positive attitude
• Be reliable and enthusiastic
• Have the ability to talk to customers/employees at all levels

Hours

Monday to Friday 7.30am – 5.30pm

Benefits

• 23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Rewards scheme – discount on retail, restaurants etc.
• A contributory pension scheme
• A generous staff discount scheme
• A range of training and development programmes to help you progress your career

KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.