Forklift Driver

Driver Hire Southampton & Winchester; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Counterbalance Forklift Driver/Warehouse Operative to assist in the agricultural industry in England. Candidates must have an accredited forklift licence and a personal vehicle for commuting. Responsibilities include loading, unloading, and palletising goods, with competitive pay and the potential for a full-time position.

Benefits

Weekly pay

24/7 assistance

Onsite parking

Training provided

Generous referral scheme

Qualifications

• Accredited forklift counterbalance licence is essential.
• Own vehicle to commute to work required.
• Previous forklift experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Picking and packing of goods.
• Loading and unloading of vehicles using forklift.
• Moving pallets around the warehouse.

Skills

Customer service

Time keeping

Manual handling

Forklift operation

Education

Forklift counterbalance licence

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Counterbalance Forklift Driver/ Warehouse Operative to work with one of our clients specialising in the agricultural industry.

You will be required to have use of your own vehicle to commute to and from work due to the location of our client.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• PAYE Advanced payment method (method inclusive of holiday pay)
• Potential of securing a full-time position
• 24/7 assistance from our dedicated team
• Minimum of 8 hours paid per shift
• Training provided by our client
• Generous referral scheme
• Onsite parking
• Licence upgrading with Driver Hire Training

Responsibilities

• 12-week temp to perm
• Picking and packing
• Palletising and wrapping goods using a scanner system
• Loading and unloading of vehicles using forklift
• Moving pallets around the warehouse
• Start time is 6:00am
• Monday to Friday
• Typically, an 8-10-hour day

Requirements

• Accredited forklift counterbalance licence
• Own vehicle to commute to and from work is essential for this role
• Fantastic customer service and time keeping
• Excellent understanding of manual handling and heavy lifting
• Handballing involved
• Previous forklift experience is preferred

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