Forklift Driver

Owen Payne Recruitment Services Limited; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking skilled Forklift Counterbalance Drivers to join a growing team in Bilston, England. This role offers a 12-week temp-to-perm opportunity. Key responsibilities include operating counterbalance forklifts and sorting materials. Candidates must have relevant experience and licenses. Benefits include weekly pay, holiday, and health care options upon permanency. If interested, applicants should contact the agency.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Free Parking

Onsite canteen

5.6 weeks holiday

Pension Scheme

Bonus eligibility

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating Counterbalance Forklifts is essential.
• Previous experience operating Overhead Cranes is essential.
• Holding an in-date accredited Counterbalance License is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operating counterbalance forklift.
• Sorting raw materials in the yard.
• Working with steel and aluminium.
• Operating overhead crane.
• Taking ownership of goods in.

Skills

Operating Counterbalance Forklifts

Operating Overhead Cranes

Yard operative experience

Education

Accredited Counterbalance License

Overhead Crane license

Job description

Owen Payne Recruitment are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Hill & Smith Infrastructure. We are currently seeking skilled Forklift Counterbalance Drivers to join their growing team in the Bilston area.

If you're an experienced Forklift Counterbalance Driver and you are looking for a new challenge, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

This position will be a 12-week temp to perm position for the right candidate!

Hours of Work

• Monday to Thursday – 07:00 till 16:30
• Friday – 07:00 till 12:30

Rate of Pay

• £14.10 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Operating counterbalance forklift
• Sorting raw materials in the yard
• Working with steel and aluminium
• Operating overhead crane
• Take ownership of goods in
• Any additional duties as and when required

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating Counterbalance Forklifts – Essential
• Previous experience operating Overhead Cranes – Essential
• Hold an in-date accredited Counterbalance License – Essential
• Hold an Overhead Crane license – Preferred
• Yard operative experience

Benefits whilst working through Owen Payne

• PAYE
• Weekly Pay
• Free Parking
• Onsite canteen
• 5.6 weeks holiday
• Pension Scheme
• 12 Weeks temp to perm role

Benefits once permanent with Hill and Smith

• Pension scheme
• SAYE scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Occupational Health scheme
• Private Health Care scheme
• Bonus eligibility
• Life Assurance
• Training
• Employee Assistance Programme inc. Exclusive Offers – An online portal offering vouchers and discounts
• 25-day Annual Leave plus Bank Hols

If interested in this fantastic opportunity, please contact Tom at Owen Payne Recruitment on 01902 714122 or apply online today!