Forklift Driver

Driver Hire Southampton; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading distributor of drinks and snacks as a Forklift Driver in a dynamic role that offers a pathway to permanent employment. This position involves operating Bendi and Counterbalance forklifts to ensure efficient loading and unloading of stock for airport lounges. Enjoy a supportive work environment with no weekend shifts and the opportunity for weekly pay. With a strong commitment to driver satisfaction, this company values its employees and offers a generous referral scheme. If you're looking for a rewarding role in logistics, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Onsite Parking

24/7 Assistance

Generous Referral Scheme

Opportunity for Permanent Role

Qualifications

• Experience in similar roles with a focus on forklift operation.
• Ability to handle manual tasks and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading lorries, picking, packing, and palletising stock.
• Maintaining a safe and clean working environment.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Manual Handling

Teamwork

Education

Valid Bendi Forklift Licence

Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Driver Hire Southampton is currently seeking a skilled and reliable Forklift Driver with a valid Bendi and Counterbalance licences to join one of our clients, a leading distributor of drinks and snacks to airports.

About this position:

• 12-week temp to perm position
• Monday to Friday
• Dealing with drinks and snacks which are transported to airport lounges
• Working hours are 8:30am- 5pm
• Loading and unloading of lorries
• Picking, packing, palletising stock
• Operating a Bendi Forklift and a Counterbalance Forklift
• Help the warehouse team when required
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment

What we require from you:

• Full UK driving licence with own transport to commute due to the location of our client
• Valid Bendi and Counterbalance licence
• Previous experience in similar role
• Happy to perform manual handling tasks
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Benefits of working with Driver Hire Southampton:

• Weekly Pay
• PAYE and PAYE Advanced payment methods
• No weekends
• Onsite parking
• 24/7 assistance from our inhouse team
• Generous referral scheme
• Opportunity to secure a permanent role after completion of 12 weeks

About Us:

Driver Hire is the UK's largest transport and logistics recruitment company. We are proud to offer fantastic opportunities to drivers in the Southampton area and treat our drivers as true professionals. In fact, 97% of our drivers report being proud to work with us!