Forklift Driver

Reed; Hungerford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Reach Truck Forklift Driver in Hungerford for a temp to perm position. The successful candidate will operate forklifts safely, ensuring efficient handling of goods in a dynamic warehouse. Experience and a valid forklift certification are required. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for permanent employment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunities for permanent employment

Supportive team environment

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Forklift Driver.
• Valid forklift driving certification.
• Good understanding of modern warehousing practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to move, locate, and stack merchandise.
• Ensure safe handling of goods.
• Perform daily checks on forklift equipment.
• Load and unload goods from vehicles.
• Check that loads are secure.

Skills

Experience as a Forklift Driver

Forklift driving certification

Understanding of warehousing practices

Coordination skills

Organisational skills

Ability to lift heavy objects

Attention to detail

Job description

Reach Truck Forklift Driver

• Hourly Rate: GBP13.50
• Location: Hungerford
• Job Type: Temp to Perm
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 12pm - 8pm

We are seeking a skilled Reach Truck Forklift Driver to join our team on a temp to perm basis. This role is based in Hungerford and offers a competitive hourly rate. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating forklifts safely and efficiently in a dynamic warehouse environment.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Operate forklifts to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise.
• Ensure the safe and efficient handling of goods and materials.
• Perform daily equipment checks such as recharging the truck's battery and lubricating equipment.
• Load and unload goods from vehicles such as trucks.
• Check that loads are secure and perform minor maintenance tasks on forklifts.
• Stack goods in the correct storage bays, following inventory control instructions.
• Check equipment for damage and report any faults or incidents.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and quality standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Forklift Driver.
• Valid forklift driving certification.
• Good understanding of modern warehousing practices and methods.
• Excellent coordination and organisational skills.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.
• High degree of attention to detail and diligence.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunities for permanent employment.
• Supportive team environment.
• Training and development opportunities.