FLT / Warehouse

Driver Hire Southampton; Marchwood; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Driver Hire Southampton is recruiting Forklift Drivers to join a busy ready-mix concrete production site in Southampton. The role offers a long-term path with a potential permanent position after an initial 12-week temporary period.

You will operate a forklift safely, load and move materials, and support the wider warehouse and production teams while performing routine safety checks and maintaining a clean working area.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift licence preferred, in-house licences also considered.
• Experience operating a forklift in a busy site setting is preferred.
• Strong focus on health and safety and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely and efficiently within a busy site.
• Load, unload and move materials around the site.
• Support warehouse and production teams as required.
• Carry out routine safety checks on equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area.
• Follow all health and safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Forklift license

Forklift driving experience

Health and safety awareness

Teamwork and reliability

Job description

Forklift Driver

Location: Southampton

Salary: £28,000-£30,000 per annum

Contract: Temporary to Permanent (12 weeks)

Driver Hire Southampton is recruiting!

We are currently looking for reliable and experienced Forklift Drivers to join a busy ready-mix concrete production site in Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a long-term role, with the potential to secure a permanent position after an initial 12-week temporary period.

The Role

• Operating a forklift safely and efficiently within a busy working environment.
• Loading, unloading and moving materials around the site.
• Supporting the wider warehouse and production teams.
• Carrying out routine safety checks on equipment.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working area.
• Following all health and safety procedures at all times.

Shift Pattern

This role operates on a rotational shift pattern, so flexibility is essential. Applicants must be comfortable working rotating shifts, including the relevant early, late or night shifts as required by the rota.

• Early shift: 6:00am - 2:00pm
• Afternoon shift: 2:00pm -10:00pm

What We're Looking For

• A valid, nationally recognised forklift licence is desirable.
• In-house forklift licences will also be considered.
• Previous forklift driving experience is preferred.
• A strong awareness of health and safety.
• A reliable, hardworking attitude and good timekeeping.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work the rotational shift pattern.

What's on Offer?

• £28,000-£30,000 per annum.
• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity after 12 weeks.
• The chance to secure a long-term position.
• A supportive recruitment team at Driver Hire Southampton.