Fork Lift Driver (FLT)

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Counterbalance Forklift Driver with a new international import/export company in Bristol. You will play a crucial role in setting up a brand new site, unloading materials from containers, and organizing the warehouse. Flexibility is key, as you may be required to work overtime during the initial setup phase. This role not only offers competitive pay but also the chance to grow within a developing business, with potential future roles in team leadership or office work. If you're ready for a new challenge and possess a can-do attitude, this is the perfect job for you.

Qualifications

• Valid RTITB or ITSSAR Counterbalance forklift licence obtained within the last 3 years.
• Previous experience operating counterbalance forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Unload containers and organize products in the warehouse.
• Perform manual duties as required.

Skills

Counterbalance Forklift Operation

Health and Safety Compliance

Warehouse Organization

Education

RTITB or ITSSAR Counterbalance Forklift Licence

Job description

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Are you looking for a new challenge where you will play a vital role in helping a new company get set up? We are recruiting Counterbalance Forklift Drivers to work for an international import/export company who will be based in Avonmouth. The client is opening up a brand new site and is looking for several forklift drivers who would be in charge of unloading the material shipped from abroad, move it to the warehouse as well as help organise the warehouse / storage facility. We are looking for experienced staff who possess a great "can do" attitude and can work successfully on their own as well as a part of the team.

Please note that there will be other roles coming up within this business soon so if you are potentially looking to process and perhaps lead a team or do some office work, this is a great opportunity.

The core hours for the role will be 7am till 4pm, however, there may be times where the client will ask you to complete overtime as and when needed so candidates will need to be fairly flexible, especially to start off with whilst everything is being set up. Overtime will be paid at enhanced rates.

The pay rate for the role is £13.50 per hour, overtime after 8 hours daily and weekends will be paid at £15.50.

As a Counterbalance Forklift Driver, your duties will include:
Unloading containers
Organising and moving products around the warehouse
Manual duties as and when required

Candidate requirements:
A valid RTITB or ITSSAR Counterbalance forklift licence (5T) obtained or refreshed within the last 3 years
Previous experience operating counterbalance forklifts
Good understanding or warehousing operations
Good understanding or Health and Safety regulations
Own transport to get to the site