Forklift Driver

First Base; Lydney; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

First Base is seeking a Forklift Driver to operate a forklift, load and unload deliveries, and move stock within a busy warehouse in Lydney, Gloucestershire. The role is full time, day shift, with a pay rate of £15 per hour.

Applicants should hold a forklift training certificate and have previous forklift experience. You will contribute to stock checks, maintain clean work areas and adhere to health and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail in handling goods.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable and punctual approach to duties.
• Good awareness of safe working practices.
• Williness to support general warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely to move, stack and store goods.
• Load and unload delivery vehicles, checking goods for damage or discrepancies.
• Move stock between storage, production and dispatch areas.
• Carry out daily forklift checks and report faults promptly.
• Assist with stock checks, order picking and general warehouse duties.
• Keep work areas clean, tidy and safe.
• Follow site procedures and health and safety requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability

Safety awareness

Warehouse operations

Education

Forklift training certificate

Job description

Forklift Driver 7059

Location: Lydney, Gloucestershire

Hours: Full time, day shift

Salary: £15 p/hour

Key Responsibilities of a Forklift Driver

• Operate a forklift safely to move, stack and store goods.
• Load and unload delivery vehicles, checking goods for damage or discrepancies.
• Move stock between storage, production and dispatch areas.
• Carry out daily forklift checks and report faults promptly.
• Assist with stock checks, order picking and general warehouse duties.
• Keep work areas clean, tidy and safe.
• Follow site procedures and health and safety requirements.

Key Skills of a Forklift Driver

• Good attention to detail and accuracy when handling goods.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A reliable and punctual approach.
• Good awareness of safe working practices.
• Willingness to support general warehouse operations.

Essential Criteria of a Forklift Driver

• Previous experience operating a forklift.
• A relevant forklift training certificate.
• Availability to work full time on a day shift.