Forklift Driver

Prime Appointments Ltd; Witham; Presencial; GBP 15.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Prime Appointments Ltd is recruiting a Forklift Driver / Yard Operative in Witham, Essex. The role offers £13.50 per hour on a Temp to Perm basis, with consistent weekday hours and no weekend shifts.

You will operate a Counterbalance forklift, move timber and materials, load/unload deliveries and support order preparation in a busy yard environment. Successful candidates will have a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence, relevant experience, and be comfortable working outdoors.

Formación

• A valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence is essential.
• Experience as Forklift Driver, Yard Operative or Warehouse Operative.
• Bendi Forklift experience would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Comfortable with outdoor, hands-on yard work.
• Own transport is essential due to location.

Responsabilidades

• Operate a Counterbalance Forklift to move timber and materials around the yard.
• Load and unload delivery vehicles safely.
• Pick, prepare and check customer orders.
• Move and stack timber products safely and efficiently.
• Assist customers and colleagues with material movement.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and organised yard.

Conocimientos

Counterbalance forklift

Yard handling

Outdoor teamwork

Physical stamina

Herramientas

Bendi forklift

Descripción del empleo

Forklift Driver – Temp to Perm

Location: Witham, Essex

Pay: £13.50 per hour

Job Type: Temp to Perm

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:00am–4:30pm, Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm

Prime Appointments are recruiting for a Forklift Driver / Yard Operative to join a busy timber merchant in Witham. This is a Temp to Perm opportunity offering £13.50 per hour, with the potential to secure a permanent position.

This role would suit an experienced Forklift Driver or Yard Operative who is confident operating a Counterbalance Forklift and is happy working in a hands-on, busy yard environment. Experience working with timber, building materials or within a warehouse or distribution environment would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities of the Forklift Driver

• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift to move timber and other materials around the yard.
• Loading and unloading delivery vehicles safely.
• Picking, preparing and checking customer orders.
• Moving and stacking timber products safely and efficiently.
• Assisting customers and colleagues with the movement of materials where required.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and organised yard.
• Following health and safety procedures at all times.
• Supporting the wider team with general yard and warehouse duties.

Requirements

• A valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence is essential.
• Previous experience as a Forklift Driver, Yard Operative or Warehouse Operative.
• Bendi Forklift experience would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Comfortable with physical, hands-on work, including outdoor duties.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Own transport is essential due to the location and working hours.

Pay and Benefits

• £13.50 per hour.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• No weekend working required as part of the advertised hours.
• Temp to Perm opportunity, with the potential for permanent employment.
• Consistent weekday hours.

Prime Appointments is recruiting now, and we would be interested in hearing from candidates with experience in forklift driving, timber yards, building materials, warehousing or logistics and distribution.