Forklift Driver

TN United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Basingstoke is seeking an experienced Forklift Driver for a full-time, permanent role. The position involves heavy lifting, operating a counterbalance forklift, and adhering to health and safety procedures. The role offers a competitive salary, shift allowances, and generous benefits including enhanced leave and medical cover.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Enhanced pension contributions

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay

Private medical cover

Qualifications

• Counterbalance Forklift experience required.
• Physically fit due to heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Picking and packing chemical items.
• Ensuring products are ready for dispatch.
• Operating Counterbalance Forklift.

Skills

Teamwork

Health & Safety

Physical Fitness

Tools

Counterbalance Forklift

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Forklift Driver

Pertemps are currently recruiting for an experienced Forklift Driver to join a leading manufacturer based in Basingstoke. This is a full time, permanent position.

Duties as a Forklift Driver:
- Picking and packing
- Heavy lifting of chemical items
- Ensuring products are ready for dispatch
- Due to the nature of this business, you will be required to wear a full chemical PPE suit.
- Operate Counterbalance Forklift

Requirements:
- Counterbalance Forklift experience
- Physically fit due to heavy lifting
- Good understanding of H&S procedures
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Flexible with shift pattern

The Role:
- Permanent position
- Offering a salary of £27,000
- Shift allowance
- Working on a rotating shift pattern
o Week 1 - Monday - Thursday 6am - 2pm and Friday 6am - 1pm
o Week 2 - Monday - Thursday 1pm - 9pm and Friday 12pm - 7pm
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holiday (rising after 2 years)
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay
- Private medical cover

If you are interested in this role, please apply below or give Jemma a call at Pertemps.