Forklift Driver - Combi Lift

Ashton Recruitment; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Forklift Driver for a position based in Belfast Harbour. This full-time role involves operating forklifts, unloading steel, and adhering to safety protocols. A valid Combi Lift license and at least two years of experience are essential. The role offers a temporary to permanent position, with potential for increase in pay post-training.

Qualifications

• Valid Combi Lift license required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience operating a combi lift.

Responsibilities

• Operate various sizes and configurations of forklift trucks.
• Unload steel from ships using appropriate equipment.
• Load and off-load steel trailers for transportation.
• Assist with the safe movement and storage of steel products.
• Conduct daily inspections of forklifts and report issues.
• Follow Health & Safety protocols and site rules.

Skills

Operating a range of forklift trucks

Unloading steel from ships

Loading and off-loading steel trailers

General stevedoring duties

Material handling & stock control

Equipment checks & maintenance

Adhering to Health & Safety procedures

Assisting team members

Flexibility to meet operational demands

Supporting training and upskilling

Job description

Overview

Ashton Recruitment are hiring a Forklift Driver for our client based in Belfast Harbour, our client offers a great working environment along with various training opportunities to upskill. This position will be full time with a view of becoming permanent after 12 weeks probationary period.

Position

Position: Forklift Driver

Location

Location: Belfast Harbour

Duration

Duration: Temporary to Permanent

Rate of Pay

Rate of Pay: £15.90 per hour (Potential rate increase once full training is completed)

Hours of Work

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm

Duties

• Operating a range of forklift trucks - including various sizes and configurations, with full training provided where necessary to ensure safe and efficient handling of materials.
• Unloading steel from ships - following strict safety protocols, using the appropriate equipment and techniques to manage heavy loads.
• Loading and off-loading steel trailers - preparing customer orders for transportation, ensuring all loads are secure and accurately documented.
• General stevedoring duties - assisting with the safe movement, stacking, and storage of steel products within the yard and warehouse environment.
• Material handling & stock control - moving goods to designated storage locations, conducting visual checks for quality and reporting any damage or irregularities.
• Equipment checks & maintenance - carrying out daily pre-use inspections of forklifts and reporting any mechanical issues immediately to the supervisor.
• Adhering to all Health & Safety procedures - wearing the required PPE, following site safety rules, and actively contributing to a safe working environment.
• Assisting team members - working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure efficient operations and meeting tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to meet operational demands - including occasional overtime and assisting in other operational areas when required.
• Supporting training and upskilling - being open to learning how to operate other machinery such as a Combi Lift or other port/yard equipment.

Essential Criteria

• Valid Combi Lift license
• 2 Years previous experience operating a combi lift

Ashton Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Business.