Forklift Driver

Pertemps Tamworth; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK is seeking an experienced Forklift Driver to operate counterbalance forklifts and assist with various warehouse duties. The role offers a competitive rate of £12.64 per hour and requires a willingness to engage in general production tasks. Internal training and overtime opportunities are provided within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Internal training

Staff welfare initiatives

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience working as an FLT Driver.
• In-date Counterbalance MHE certificate.
• Willingness to engage in general production duties.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Counterbalance forklift to load and unload trailers.
• Pick and pack orders using a PDT.
• Maintain workstation housekeeping.

Skills

Forklift operation

Order picking

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Job description

Favourable day shifts (Apply online only
Dynamic manufacturing environment with training potential
IMMEDIATE start, 42 hour weeks

We are currently recruiting for a time-served Forklift (FLT) Driver with an in-date Counterbalance certificate from an external, accreditating body.

This is an exciting role for a leading logistics and distribution business, that is enjoying year-on-year growth. As part of their fulfilment team, you would be utilised both on & off the MHE. As such, we require candidates who are comfortable with more physical warehouse duties; this is not a 100% forklift driving role, so please do not apply if this is your priority.

As part of our FLT Driver position, your daily duties will include:

- Daily operation of a Counterbalance fork lift, helping to sequence pallets and load lorry trailers
- Pick & pack orders using a PDT
- Stacking and wrapping pallets
- General housekeeping of your work station
- Operating of machines
- Quality assurance
- Maintaining a fast pace of order fulfilment with your colleagues

Rate of pay for this role will be circa 12.64 per hour.

Days of work: Monday to Friday

Working shift: 7am-4pm

Qualities desired:

- Minimum 12 months experience working as an FLT Driver
- In-date MHE certificate
- Willingness to get involved in general production / factory duties
- Strong work ethic with a good attention to detail
- Good sense of humour

Benefits include internal training, staff welfare initiatives and some overtime opportunities.

If you are interested, please click to apply today!