Forklift Driver

Connect Appointments; Livingston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Livingston is seeking experienced Forklift Drivers for a full-time ongoing position with immediate starts available. As a Forklift Driver, you will ensure the safe handling of goods while adhering to health and safety requirements. Ideal candidates will possess a valid license and have excellent spatial awareness, allowing for smooth warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift driving license required.
• Physical ability for manual labour.
• Ability to itemise and record stock.

Responsibilities

• Manoeuvring forklifts safely in busy environments.
• Stacking and unstacking goods onto pallets.
• Ensuring forklift driving areas are free from spills.

Skills

Spatial awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Knowledge of warehouse H&S requirements

Job description

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Connect are recruiting experienced Forklift Drivers to join one of our Livingston based production and manufacturing client.

This is a full-time ongoing position with immediate starts available, working 5 days over 7, from 05:30 to 15:30 - paid weekly at £13.67 per hour.

Working as a Forklift Driver you will be responsible for moving goods, loaded pallets and equipment safely and securely. In addition to driving forklifts, as a Forklift Driver you may also need to undertake general warehouse duties as and when needed. Your responsibilities will include:

• Manoeuvring forklifts safely in busy industrial environments
• Safely using a forklift to stack and unstacking large quantities of goods onto shelves or pallets
• Moving goods from storage areas to loading areas using a forklift
• Unloading deliveries and safely relocating the goods to their designated storage areas
• Ensuring forklift driving areas are free from spills or obstructions
• Regularly checking forklift equipment for faults or damages
• Consolidating partial pallets for incoming goods

To be successful in this position you will have a valid license, combined with: Excellent spatial awareness and attention to detail; The physical ability to perform manual labour; The ability to work well in a team; Knowledge of warehouse H&S requirements; The ability to itemise and record stock for inventories.

Interested? Apply now or call us on 01506 449 944, and we'll do the rest.