Fork Lift Truck Driver

1st Choice Staff Recruitment Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Bedford-based client is seeking an experienced and reliable Forklift Driver to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a long-term permanent position. The successful candidate will be responsible for safe and efficient movement of goods in a busy warehouse environment, ensuring all health and safety regulations are adhered to.

Job types: Full-time, Permanent. Counterbalance forklift licence is a necessity for this role, with rotating day and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a forklift driver.
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work rotating day and night
• Reliable, punctual, and with a strong work ethic

Responsibilities

• Operating counterbalance forklift to load and unload goods.
• Moving stock safely around the warehouse and storage areas.
• Assisting with general warehouse duties when required.
• Performing daily checks and maintenance of the forklift.
• Adhering to safety guidelines and ensuring a clean working environment.

Skills

Forklift experience

Health & safety

Fast-paced environment

Rotating shifts

Punctuality

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Shift Pattern: Rotating 4 On & 4 Off, 6am to 6pm & 6pm to 6am

Our Bedford-based client is seeking an experienced and reliable Forklift Driver to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a long-term permanent position. The successful candidate will be responsible for safe and efficient movement of goods in a busy warehouse environment, ensuring all health and safety regulations are adhered to.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operating counterbalance forklift to load and unload goods.
• Moving stock safely around the warehouse and storage areas.
• Assisting with general warehouse duties when required.
• Performing daily checks and maintenance of the forklift.
• Adhering to safety guidelines and ensuring a clean working environment.

Requirements:

• Valid forklift licence from nationally accredited trainer.
• Proven experience as a forklift driver.
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work rotating day and night
• Reliable, punctual, and with a strong work ethic

Counterbalance Forklift licence is a necessity for this role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent