Forklift Driver (Counterbalance)

The Best Connection; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking forklift drivers for a busy client in Northfleet. The position offers temporary to permanent employment with rotating shifts, including double days and night shifts. Ideal candidates will have experience operating a counterbalance forklift and possess a valid licence. Competitive pay rates include £14.36 per hour for double days and £15.84 for nights, with overtime available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating a counterbalance forklift is required.
• A valid counterbalance licence is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading vehicles.
• Operating counterbalance forklift.
• Using other manual handling equipment.
• Putting stock into the racking systems.
• Picking orders.

Skills

Forklift operation

Manual handling

Attention to detail

Job description

The Best Connection are recruiting for forklift drivers for our busy and expanding client based in Northfleet.

This will be working on a temporary to permanent basis for the right candidates.

Hours of work:

Double Days rotating shift pattern - Monday to Friday

• 06:00 - 14:00 week 1
• 14:00 - 22:00 week 2

Night shift - Sunday to Thursday

• 22:00 - 06:00

Pay rates are as follows:

• Double Days - £14.36 per hour
• Nights - £15.84 per hour
• Overtime after 40 hours - £16.23

Duties will include:

• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Operating counterbalance forklift
• Using other manual handling equipment (LLOP truck and PPT)
• Putting stock into the racking systems
• Picking orders
• Manual handling

You will need to have previous experience operating a counterbalance forklift and a valid counterbalance licence.