Forklift Driver

Focus Resourcing; Romford; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Romford is seeking a Forklift Driver to join their busy team. This temp-to-perm position offers a competitive starting salary of £12.47 per hour, along with benefits such as a performance-related bonus and potential overtime. Responsibilities include operating forklifts, picking and packaging products, and ensuring quality checks. Ideal candidates must possess a valid UK driving license and forklift license, and maintain a strong work ethic. Join a company that values reliability and offers growth opportunities.

Benefits

Company performance related yearly bonus

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discount

Qualifications

• Must have a valid UK driving license.
• Forklift license is mandatory.
• Able to lift heavy items, up to 25kg.

Responsibilities

• Operating a forklift, both counterbalance and reach.
• Picking and packaging products.
• Organizing stock in correct boxes.
• Performing quality checks.

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Physically fit

Good work ethic

Education

UK driving license

Forklift license

Job description

Forklift Driver required for a small, busy and established team. Starting on £12.47 per hour, equating to £24,316.50 per annum, the company do offer salary increases for good workers, and a company performance related bonus. Working hours are Monday - Friday, 8am - 4.30pm, 37.5 hours a week. Overtime at weekends is payable at time and a half, and overtime Monday - Friday is time and a quarter.

This is a temp too perm position.

The forklift will need to be driven partly on a residential road, therefore a valid UK driving license is essential.

Duties

• Operating a forklift, counterbalance and reach
• Picking products
• Packaging products
• Heavy lifting up to 25kg usually around 2-3 hours each week
• Working on a conveyer belt filling line
• Organising stock in correct boxes
• Quality checks
• All other Warehouse tasks as required

Benefits

• £24,316.50 per annum
• Company performance related yearly bonus
• Overtime available
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Potential company performance related bonus
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount

Experience Required

• UK driving license
• Forklift license
• Reliable, punctual
• Physically fit; able to lift heavy items
• Good work ethic
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