Forklift Driver

Pertemps; Tadcaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is urgently seeking Forklift Operators for immediate starts in Tadcaster. This role requires individuals with experience in operating industrial trucks, including tasks such as unloading materials and maintaining inventory records. Candidates should possess a valid forklift license and be keen on ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. Weekend shifts offer enhanced pay rates, providing an attractive earnings potential for those willing to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Experience as a forklift operator or similar role is essential.
• Excellent physical condition needed for successful operation of machinery.
• Knowledge of industrial equipment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Unload and upload materials as part of daily operations.
• Maintain updated records of inventory and produce activity logs.
• Comply with company policies to maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Coordination skills

Good time-management skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Valid forklift certification/license

Tools

SAP

WMS

Job description

FLT OPERATORS REQUIRED - IMMEDIATE STARTS ASAP!!

If you have experience driving FLT trucks and would like an opportunity to work 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 an advantage!

Shifts typically last around 10-12 hours, working 3-4 days per week.

Working hours: 6am - 6pm and 6pm - 6am. Weekend work is also included.

The client will notify you of your shifts one 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 are responsible for operating and managing industrial trucks to load and unload materials, move them to and from storage areas, machines, loading docks, trucks, or storage facilities.

Forklift Operator duties include:

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

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. Coordination skills
6. Valid forklift certification/license
7. Good time-management skills
8. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
9. SAP and WMS knowledge is desirable

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