Forklift Driver

Smartsearch Recruitment; England; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Forklift Driver to join their dynamic team in Gravesend. This role involves loading and unloading portable cabins and ensuring the smooth operation of the depot. With a focus on safety and efficiency, you will be responsible for general maintenance of the forklift and adhering to health and safety standards. The company values diversity and offers genuine career progression opportunities, making it an exciting place to grow your career. If you're a confident forklift driver or willing to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Overtime pay

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience driving large 16t forklifts is preferred but not essential.
• Full training provided for candidates with standard Counterbalance Forklift licence.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading units from vehicles and maintaining forklifts.
• Adhering to site Health & Safety standards at all times.

Skills

Forklift Driving

Health & Safety Compliance

General Maintenance

Education

Counterbalance Forklift Licence

B2/B3 Licence

Tools

Forklift

MHE Equipment

Job description

Large Forklift Driver, Based; Milton, Gravesend, Salary: GBP14.27ph + overtime # GBP21.41ph, excellent company benefits, 33 days holiday (inc bank holidays), 40hr week Monday-Friday sociable hours.

We have an opportunity for a Counterbalance Forklift Driver / FLT Driver to join the market leading provider of Portable cabins, Secure Storage Solutions, Modular buildings and associated products. The depot operation prepares and refurbishes the units ready for hire or sale. The purpose of the role is to assist in the movement and storage of cabins within the depot facility. The company offers genuine career progression routes.

Experience of driving large 16t forklifts and/or a B2/B3 licence would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be provided to candidates who have the standard Counterbalance Forklift licence. Applicants will need to be confident forklift drivers and willing to train to drive 16t forklift trucks and lift 32ft units.

Forklift Driver Key duties:

• Loading and unloading units from vehicles.
• The selection of units as required by workshop.
• General maintenance of forklift and other MHE equipment.
• Loading of a range of furniture into the cabins and removing on completion of hire.
• The fitting and removal of partitions & other fittings.
• Adhere to all site Health & Safety standards at all times.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for then please apply by attaching your CV.

Equal opportunities and diversity: Our client respects and values differences and is passionate about their people, their customers, and the planet. They nurture an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of belonging. They are committed to building a culture that brings together the very best of their people and their unique skills, experiences, abilities and where they can flourish.

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