Forklift Driver

TN United Kingdom; Tadcaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is urgently seeking skilled Forklift Operators for immediate starts. This role involves operating industrial trucks to manage materials efficiently, ensuring safety and compliance with company policies. Ideal candidates will possess a valid FLT license and demonstrate strong attention to detail and excellent physical condition. The position offers flexible shifts, including weekends, with enhanced pay rates during peak hours. Join a dynamic team and contribute to a safe working environment while advancing your career in logistics and materials handling.

Qualifications

• Experience as a forklift operator or similar role is essential.
• Valid certification/licenses to operate forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Unload and upload materials and transport raw materials to production workstations.
• Inspect machinery and keep updated records of inventory.

Skills

FLT operation

Attention to detail

Good knowledge of industrial equipment

Good time-management skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Valid forklift certification

Tools

SAP

WMS

Job description

FLT OPERATORS REQUIRED - IMMEDIATE STARTS ASAP!!

If you have experience driving FLT trucks and are interested in working on an in-house license (subject to successful assessment/training), please reach out!
Anyone with a current FLT license will still need to undergo training and assessment to determine suitability. If you also have clamp experience, that's a plus!

Shifts typically last around 10-12 hours, working 3-4 days per week.
Working hours are from 6am to 6pm and 6pm to 6am, including weekend shifts. The client will notify you of your shifts a week in advance.
From Friday 10pm to Sunday 10pm, shifts are paid at an enhanced rate of £19.48 per hour. Bank holiday working enhancements are also included.

Operators will operate and manage industrial trucks to load and unload materials, move them to and from storage areas, machines, loading docks, trucks, or storage facilities.

Forklift Operator duties and responsibilities:

1. Unload and upload materials
2. Identify damages
3. Report shortages
4. Report quality deficiencies
5. Transport raw materials to production workstations
6. Inspect machinery
7. Determine the need for repairs
8. Keep updated records of inventory
9. Produce activity logs
10. Comply with company policies and guidelines
11. Assist in maintaining a safe environment

Forklift Operator requirements and qualifications:

1. Experience as a forklift operator or similar role is essential
2. Attention to detail
3. Good knowledge of industrial equipment
4. Excellent physical condition
5. Good coordination
6. Valid certification/licenses to operate forklifts
7. Good time-management skills
8. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
9. SAP and WMS knowledge is desirable

If you're interested, please click 'Apply' today! For further information, feel free to call the office and ask for Drew at 01132469339.