Forklift Driver

Barker Ross; Lincoln; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading agronomy business in Lincoln is seeking an experienced Forklift Driver for a temporary position potentially leading to permanent employment. The role involves operating forklifts, managing seed stock, and supporting warehouse operations during the busy peak season. Competitive pay rates and regular hours are offered, along with the opportunity to contribute to UK agriculture.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years forklift driving experience.
• Valid counterbalance licence from an external accredited provider.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift to move heavy bags of seed.
• Collect and relocate seed stock brought in by local farmers.
• Perform picking duties within the warehouse.
• Support general housekeeping duties.

Skills

Forklift Driving

Safety Operating

Education

Valid Counterbalance Licence

Job description

Our client is a well-established agronomy business based in Lincoln and they currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Forklift Driver to join their team and assist with their busy peak season!

The role is looking to start as soon as possible and will be temporary, lasting for an initial period of 3 months but does have the potential to turn permanent depending on performance.

The hours of work will be 06:00-18:00 Monday to Friday, and 06:00-12:00 on Saturday's.

The pay rate is 13.25 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours worked at 18.32 per hour.

Please note, to be considered for this role you should hold a valid counterbalance licence by an external accredited provider and have at least 1-2 years forklift driving experience.

Duties of the role will include:-

Safely operating a forklift to move heavy bags of seed (up to 1 tonne)
Collecting and relocating seed stock brought in by local farmers
Performing picking duties within the warehouse
Supporting with general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe environment

If you're looking for full time hours with regular and consistent work, competitive pay with generous overtime rates, an opportunity to gain a permanent role and to work within a vital sector supporting UK agriculture, then we want to hear from you!

Please apply online, send your CV to (url removed) or call Barker Ross Lincoln on (phone number removed) today!

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.