Forklift driver

Class 1 Personnel; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and supply chain client near Heathrow Airport is seeking a Forklift Driver. Candidates must be flexible to work both days and nights, and have FLT experience. Responsibilities include driving forklifts, processing paperwork, and handling various cargo products. A clean DBS check and a checkable 5-year employment history are required. This role requires team spirit and a motivated approach.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a busy modern warehouse.
• Ability to provide a checkable 5-year employment history.
• Certified as a forklift driver.

Responsibilities

• Use hand-held devices to locate and identify cargo.
• Process paperwork according to client requirements.
• Drive forklift and handle special cargo products.

Skills

FLT experience

Team player

Flexible and self-motivated approach

Tools

Forklift

Hand-held devices

Job description

Working hours will vary based on weekly rota. Please note the warehouse operates 24hrs a day 7 days a week.

• Shifts: candidates must be flexible to work both days and nights. Warehouse Operative mixed with Forklift (when needed) – FLT experience needed and assessed by client FLT trainer!

All applicants will need to be vetted for aviation clearance and will be required to complete a DBS check.

If you are interested in this Forklift Driver role based out of Heathrow Airport near Hounslow for a logistics distribution and supply chain client, then please apply for further information.

Duties and Responsibilities of a Forklift Driver:

• Be able to provide your last 5 years history- Ideally only 1-5 jobs since 2020
• HMRC LETTER or PDF via app required
• Clean DBS- No criminal record
• Candidates will be expected to use hand-held devices to locate and identify cargo.
• Process paperwork in accordance with our client's requirements
• Handling special cargo products
• Building and breaking pallets
• Manual handling
• Fork lift truck driving
• Preparing and palletizing cargo as needed
• To make a success of this role, you must have previous experience of working in a busy modern warehouse,
• be a great team player and show a flexible and self-motivated approach to your role.
• You must be able to provide a 5-year checkable history with referees to comply with the Aviation Security requirements.
• Our warehouse operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you will also need to be prepared to work shift patterns.

All candidates need to have Fork Lift Truck driving experience and be certified as a forklift driver.