Forklift Driver

Planet Recruitment; Thame; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle dismantler and recycler based in Thame is seeking a Yard Forklift Driver to join their yard team. The successful candidate will load and unload vehicles, conduct safety checks on the forklift, and maintain efficiency. A counterbalance FLT license and experience in driving FLTs are required. The position offers a salary starting at £26,000, with potential bonuses and benefits including a company pension and on-site parking.

Benefits

Company pension

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Multi-directional FLT license is a bonus.
• Counterbalance FLT license is required.
• Experience in driving FLTs in working environments (ideally moving vehicles) is needed.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload lorries with vehicles.
• Place and move vehicles onto cantilever racking systems.
• Conduct daily/weekly checks on the FLT.

Skills

Multi-directional FLT license

Counterbalance FLT license

Experience driving FLT's

Positive can-do attitude

Knowledge of cars

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for our prestigous client for a Yard Forklift Driver to join the yard team within one of the UK's most modern and professional vehicle Dismantlers and parts recyclers based in Thame, Oxon. Our client operate industry-leading forklift equipment, including Linde and Combi-lift models.

Comprehensive training on our specific machinery will be provided to the successful candidate.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload lorries with vehicles.
• Placing and moving vehicles onto cantilever racking systems and moving vehicles around the site.
• Ensure daily/weekly checks are complete on the FLT to a very high Health & Safety standard.
• Stock checking your area - ensuring all vehicles are logged at every movement.
• Efficiency is key, keeping double handling of vehicles to an absolute minimum.

Qualifications

• Multi-directional FLT license (a bonus)
• Counterbalance FLT license
• Experience driving FLT's in working environments (ideally moving vehicles)
• Positive can-do attitude
• Knowledge of cars

The hours of work are Monday to Thursday 8.00am - 5.00pm, Friday 8.00am - 4.45pm (2 x 30-minute breaks)

The starting salary is £26,000 (OTE 29,000) per annum to be reviewed after the successful completion of the 3-month probationary period. Plus, upon successful completion eligibility for a discretionary monthly bonus (8-10%), petrol allowance, and a generous discount on car parts.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £29,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Company pension
• On-site parking

To find out more, please call Adam or Scott on (phone number removed)

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