Fork Lift Truck Driver

ABM UK; Dartford; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM UK is seeking a Forklift Truck Driver in Dartford for a full-time or part-time permanent position. The role involves working as part of a janitorial and waste removal team in a physically demanding environment. Candidates will require a valid counterbalance licence and must exhibit strong communication skills and attention to detail, contributing positively to a fun and friendly working atmosphere.

Benefits

24/7 GP access

Mental health support

Get Fit Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning methods or willingness to learn.
• Ability to adapt to busy environments.
• Reliable and flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out duties in a warehouse environment efficiently.
• Handle waste generated on site according to approved streams.
• Use cleaning equipment and ensure yard area maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Valid private counterbalance licence

Job description

Job Title: Forklift Truck Driver

Location: LCY3, Dartford, DA1 5UR

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off

Hours: 38.5 Hours 07:00am-19:00pm

Rate of Pay: £13.69 per hour

ABM Facility Services UK are looking to recruit Forklift Truck Driver’s on a full-time or part-time permanent basis for a high-profile client within the Dartford area. The successful candidate will need to display the ability to work as part of a team in a physically demanding, fast paced environment that provides janitorial and waste removal services for the client. Our teams consist of ambitious and motivated individuals who contribute to making a fun and friendly working environment.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Working within our great janitorial and waste removal team in a warehouse environment, carrying out duties effectively and efficiently.
• Duties will also include the handling of waste generated on site via the approved waste streams and ensuring that this is ready for transportation along with supporting the waste removal team to ensure that production remains constant.
• The use of both walk-behind and ride-on sweepers and scrubber-dryers, along with other cleaning equipment. Ensuring that the yard area is clean, safe and maintained to a high standard.
• Ensuring that all equipment is kept clean, well maintained and in a safe working order.
• Being responsive to any requests and callouts from the clients on site team.
• Communicate effectively with your team and line manager – we all work together.
• Wear protective clothing (PPE) and comply with Health & Safety legislation and policies.
• The post holder will need to be able to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team and exhibit great communication skills and be able to confidently communicate with their team members and those of the client.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo full training on all cleaning methods and cleaning equipment.

Person Specification:

• Satisfactory response from Disclosure Board at a basic level and knowledge of health and safety requirements or a willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods or a willingness to learn.
• High attention to detail.
• An ability to work under pressure.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• An ability to quickly adapt to a very busy operational environment.
• A reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

Essential Qualifications

• Hold a valid private counterbalance licence (in house training will not be accepted).

We’re proud to offer a great range of benefits including:

• 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home
• Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling
• Get Fit Programme
• Financial and legal support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find:

• Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers
• Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work
• Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis

For more information about ABM’s benefits, visit our careers page

ABOUT US

ABM is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility services. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services that improve the spaces and places that matter most. ABM offers a comprehensive array of facility services that includes cleaning, engineering, parking, electrical & lighting, energy solutions, HVAC & mechanical, security, and mission critical solutions. ABM delivers these custom facility solutions to properties across a wide range of industries – from commercial office buildings to schools, airports, hospitals, data centres, manufacturing plants and distribution centres, entertainment venues and more. In the UK we’re proud to service icon sites across the country with more than 10,000 team members. For more information, visit www.abm.co.uk.

ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.