Forklift Driver

Lycon Recruitment LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking Forklift Drivers for ongoing work in Heathrow. The position involves operating a counter balance forklift and handling various cargo tasks, including processing paperwork and building pallets. Candidates must hold a valid counter balance licence and have previous forklift experience. The role offers competitive pay ranging from £14.30 to £17 per hour and requires the right PPE and a background check.

Qualifications

• Valid counter balance licence is required.
• Previous experience using a counter balance forklift is necessary.
• Must have the correct PPE – HI Vis and safety boots.

Responsibilities

• Working on a counter balance forklift.
• Using hand-held devices to locate and identify cargo.
• Processing paperwork in accordance with clients' requirements.
• Handling special cargo products.
• Building and breaking pallets.
• Manual handling.
• Preparing and palletising cargo as needed.

Job description

Lycon Recruitment is currently recruiting Forklift Drivers for our aviation client in the Heathrow area.

This job will be Warehouse operative work mixed with Forklift work.

Job type

Ongoing

Salary

From £14.30 to £17 / hr

Shift pattern

Various shifts available.

What you will be doing

• Working on a counter balance forklift
• You will be expected to use hand‑held devices to locate and identify cargo.
• Process paperwork in accordance with our clients' requirements.
• Handling special cargo products
• Building and breaking pallets
• Manual handling
• Preparing and palletising cargo as needed.

Requirements for the Job

• Must have a valid counter balance licence
• Previous experience using a counter balance forklift
• Must have the correct PPE – HI Vis and safety boots
• Must be ready for a 5 year background check for previous employment