Forklift Driver

Key Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and shipping company in Portsmouth seeks forklift drivers. You will operate electric forklifts for loading and unloading cargo, ensuring safety and precision. The position requires a valid counterbalance forklift licence and prior experience in a warehouse setting. Flexibility to work day and night shifts is necessary, with an average of 3 shifts per week. This role includes a full induction and training session to ensure you are prepared for your responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Valid counterbalance forklift license is essential.
• Experience operating forklifts in logistics or warehouse settings.
• Willingness to work various shifts, including day and night.

Responsibilities

• Discharge and load cargo using electric forklifts and pallet trucks.
• Ensure safe and correct loading to prevent damage.
• Handle hazardous and fragile loads with care.
• Operate forklifts in and out of racking systems.
• Restack and break down pallets as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

In-date counterbalance forklift licence

Job description

Key Recruitment have a new opportunity for forklift drivers to join a large and well‑known logistics and shipping company based in Portsmouth.

£14.50 per hour

Day shifts - 7am-6pm

Night shift - 6pm-6am

Shifts will be dependent on business requirements but will average at least 3 shifts per week.

Responsibilities

• Discharge and loading of cargo with the aid of electric forklifts and electric pallet trucks
• Ensuring correct and safe loading without damage
• Attention to detail, especially when moving hazardous or fragile loads
• Operating forklifts in and out of racking systems
• Restacking/breaking down pallets

Qualifications

• In-date counterbalance forklift licence
• Proven experience operating forklifts in a warehouse/logistics environment
• Flexibility to work at all times of day, outside

Full induction to the company includes a 30‑minute assessment and a short training session, to ensure you’re knowledgeable in your new role.

Interested?

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