Forklift Driver

Class 1 Personnel; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics distribution company is seeking a Forklift Driver based at Heathrow Airport near Hounslow. You will work in a modern warehouse handling special cargo and use forklift equipment. Candidates need flexible availability for day and night shifts. Prior forklift experience and the ability to provide a 5-year checkable work history are required, along with a clean DBS record.

Qualifications

• Must have Fork Lift Truck driving experience and certification.
• Able to provide a 5-year checkable work history.
• Clean DBS with no criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Use hand-held devices to locate and identify cargo.
• Process paperwork in accordance with client requirements.
• Handle special cargo products.
• Build and break pallets as needed.

Skills

FLT experience

Team player

Self-motivated

Manual handling

Tools

Fork lift truck

Job description

Working hours will vary based on weekly rota. Please note the warehouse operates 24hrs a day 7 days a week.

• Shifts: candidates must be flexible to work both days and nights. Warehouse Operative mixed with Forklift (when needed) - FLT experience needed and assessed by client FLT trainer!

All applicants will need to be vetted for aviation clearance and will be required to complete a DBS check. If you are interested in this Forklift Driver role based out of Heathrow Airport near Hounslow for a logistics distribution and supply chain client, then please apply for further information.

Duties and Responsibilities of a Forklift Driver:

• Be able to provide your last 5 years history - Ideally only 1-5 jobs since 2020
• HMRC LETTER or PDF via app required
• Clean DBS - No criminal record
• Candidates will be expected to use hand-held devices to locate and identify cargo.
• Process paperwork in accordance with our client's requirements.
• Handling special cargo products
• Building and breaking pallets
• Manual handling
• Fork lift truck driving
• Preparing and palletizing cargo as needed
• To make a success of this role, you must have previous experience of working in a busy modern warehouse,
• be a great team player and show a flexible and self-motivated approach to your role.
• You must be able to provide a 5-year checkable history with referees to comply with the Aviation Security requirements.
• Our warehouse operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you will also need to be prepared to work shift patterns.

All candidates need to have Fork Lift Truck driving experience and be certified as a forklift driver.