Forklift Driver

Driver Hire Southampton; Winchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics staffing agency in Winchester is seeking a Counterbalance Forklift Driver/Warehouse Operative. You will be responsible for picking, packing, and forklift operations within a warehouse environment. Applicants need a counterbalance forklift licence and must have their own vehicle for commuting. This is a 12-week temp to perm role with various benefits including weekly pay and training.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

PAYE Advanced payment method

Enhanced overtime rate

Potential of securing a full-time position

24/7 assistance

Minimum 8 hours paid per shift

Training provided

Generous referral scheme

Onsite parking

Licence upgrading

Qualifications

• Own vehicle to commute to and from work is essential.
• Fantastic customer service and time keeping are required.
• Previous experience with forklifts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Picking and packing goods efficiently.
• Loading and unloading using a forklift.
• Moving pallets around the warehouse.

Skills

Accredited forklift counterbalance licence

Fantastic customer service

Time keeping

Understanding of manual handling

Previous forklift experience

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Counterbalance Forklift Driver/ Warehouse Operative to work with one of our clients specialising in the agricultural industry.

You will be required to have use of your own vehicle to commute to and from work due to the location of our client.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• PAYE Advanced payment method (method inclusive of holiday pay)
• Enhanced overtime rate
• Potential of securing a full-time position
• 24/7 assistance from our dedicated team
• Minimum of 8 hours paid per shift
• Training provided by our client
• Generous referral scheme
• Onsite parking
• Licence upgrading with Driver Hire Training

About this Forklift role

• 12-week temp to perm
• Picking and packing
• Palletising and wrapping goods using a scanner system
• Loading and unloading of vehicles using forklift
• Moving pallets around the warehouse
• Start time is 6:00am
• Monday to Friday
• Typically, an 8-10-hour day

What we require from you as a Forklift driver

• Accredited forklift counterbalance licence
• Own vehicle to commute to and from work is essential for this role
• Fantastic customer service and time keeping
• Excellent understanding of manual handling and heavy lifting
• Handballing involved
• Previous forklift experience is preferred

If this is a role you are interested in, please do not hesitate to contact our team on 023 8067 8088 or via email on [e-mail] Monday to Friday between 8:30am- 5:00pm.