Forklift Driver

Driver Hire Gatwick; Crawley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Friendly team

Temp to perm

West Sussex & Surrey roles

Job summary

Driver Hire Gatwick is seeking an experienced Forklift Driver to join our client in Crawley. This full-time role offers potential permanency for the right candidate, with duties including loading/unloading and operating a forklift.

You will work Tuesday to Saturday with early starts, performing manual handling when required and following all on-site safety procedures. A forklift licence and reliable transport are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid Forklift Truck licence (Counterbalance or Reach depending on site requirements).
• Previous experience loading/unloading vehicles.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and responsibly.
• Good understanding of manual handling procedures.
• High attention to safety and accuracy.
• PPE required: Hi Vis and Safety Boots.
• Own transport preferred for commuting to the depot.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading vehicles.
• Operating a forklift truck safely and efficiently.
• Using additional mechanical handling equipment as required.
• Completing manual handling tasks when necessary.
• Ensuring loads are secure and handled safely.
• Complying with all Health & Safety and on-site procedures.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Forklift licence

Manual handling

Safety awareness

Own transport

Job description

Driver Hire Gatwick is currently recruiting for an experienced Forklift Driver to join our client based in Crawley. This is a full-time position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

You will be responsible for loading and unloading kegsusing a forklift truck and other mechanical equipment, as well as performing manual handling where required.

Key Duties

• Tuesday to Saturday early starts
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Operating a forklift truck safely and efficiently
• Using additional mechanical handling equipment as required
• Completing manual handling tasks when necessary
• Ensuring loads are secure and handled safely
• Complying with all Health & Safety and on-site procedures
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment

To be successful in this role, you will need

• Valid Forklift Truck licence (Counterbalance or Reach depending on site requirements)
• Previous experience loading/unloading vehicles
• Ability to operate equipment safely and responsibly
• Good understanding of manual handling procedures
• High attention to safety and accuracy
• PPE required: Hi Vis and Safety Boots
• Own transport preferred for commuting to the depot

Pay & Benefits

• £15per hour (PAYE, including holidays)
• Weekly pay
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to go temp to perm for the right candidate
• Additional driving and warehouse roles available across West Sussex and Surrey

We also have roles available for candidates based in Burgess Hill, East Grinstead, Reigate, Horsham, and Horley.