Forklift Driver

Driver Hire Bedford and Huntingdon; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PAYE & PAYE Advanced available

Monday to Friday – weekends off!

Free onsite parking

Opportunity to go permanent after 12 

Generous referral scheme

24/7 support from our dedicated team

Job summary

Driver Hire Winchester is recruiting a reliable Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative to join an established business specialising in insulation and building materials in Southampton.

You will be part of a busy warehouse team, loading and unloading vehicles, operating Counterbalance and Reach forklifts, and preparing stock for delivery.

This role is Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 17:00, 45 hours per week, with a 12-week temp-to-perm pathway and weekly PAYE payroll.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance and Reach forklift licences preferred.
• Previous warehouse and forklift experience.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling.
• Reliable, proactive and a strong team player.
• Good timekeeping and a positive attitude.
• Own transport is desirable due to the location.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading vehicles.
• Operating Counterbalance and Reach forklifts.
• Picking, packing and palletising stock.
• Moving materials safely around the warehouse.
• General warehouse and manual handling duties.

Skills

Forklift driving

Counterbalance licence

Reach forklift

Team player

Job description

Salary: £28,000.00 - £30,000.00 per year

Job details

• Full Time
• Permanent
• Southampton
• 28000 - 30000 USD / Year
• Job Ref: 309/00170

Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative – Temp to Perm

Monday to Friday | 07:00am–5:00pm | 45 hours per week | 12-week temp to perm

Looking for a Monday-to-Friday role with the opportunity to secure a permanent position? Driver Hire Winchester is recruiting a reliable Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative to join an established business specialising in insulation and building materials.

The Role

You’ll be part of a busy warehouse team, helping ensure materials are safely loaded, moved and prepared for delivery.

Your Duties Will Include

• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Operating Counterbalance and Reach forklifts
• Picking, packing and palletising stock
• Moving materials safely around the warehouse
• General warehouse and manual handling duties

What We’re Looking For

• Valid Counterbalance and Reach forklift licences preferred
• Previous warehouse and forklift experience
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
• Reliable, proactive and a strong team player
• Good timekeeping and a positive attitude
• Own transport is desirable due to the location

Why Work with Driver Hire?

• Weekly pay
• PAYE & PAYE Advanced available
• Monday to Friday – weekends off!
• Free onsite parking
• Opportunity to go permanent after 12 weeks
• Generous referral scheme
• 24/7 support from our dedicated team