Forklift Driver

CMD Recruitment; Melksham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Melksham is seeking a Forklift Driver for an ongoing temporary contract. Responsibilities include picking orders, moving products with a forklift, and managing inventory. Applicants should hold a Counterbalance / Reach licence and have previous experience in a similar role. Flexible working hours may be required, with an immediate start for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Counterbalance / Reach licence required.
• Experience in logistics or warehouse operations preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Pick orders for Production.
• Move products around the Yard using Forklift.
• Pack for dispatch.
• Manage inventory and stock.

Skills

Counterbalance / Reach licence

Previous experience in a similar role

Flexible working hours

SAP experience

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Forklift Driver

Location: Melksham

Type: Rolling ongoing temporary contract

Working hours: 07:00 - 15:30 Monday to Thursday and 07:00 - 12:30 Friday

Pay rate: £14.40 p/h

My client based in Melksham are looking to recruit a Logistics Operative to work within their Stores department on an ongoing contract basis.

They are a global engineering company, who manufacture parts for the rail industry with various locations throughout Europe.

The role will report directly to the Cell Leader and the main responsibilities will include:

• Picking orders for Production.
• Moving of product around the Yard using Forklift
• Line feed for Production Cells.
• Packing for despatch.
• Booking in clean and dirty goods.
• Working towards zero defects process.
• Managing first in / first out stock.
• Interacting with internal and external customers.
• Managing inventory.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrating good leadership skills.

Skills / Experience Required

• Counterbalance / Reach licence
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Must be flexible with regards working hours as could involve nights/weekends.
• SAP experience would be desirable.

This position will see you working a 37-hour week on days 07:00 - 15:30 Monday Thursday and 07:00 - 12:30 Friday.

This role will offer an immediate start for the right candidate