Forklift Driver (counterbalance) - Days and Nights available

Adecco; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Forklift Driver to operate counterbalance forklifts on the outskirts of Canterbury. This role offers competitive pay rates starting at £12.90 for days and £13.76 for nights, with increases after three months. Candidates must hold a valid counterbalance licence and have safety attire. Join a supportive work environment with various benefits including weekly pay and 28 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Up to 28 days annual leave

Access to free eyecare voucher

Temp of the month awards

Support from a dedicated consultant

Discount schemes

Access to well-being platforms

Qualifications

• Have a valid counterbalance licence (B1).
• Confident forklift drivers only.
• Safety boots and hi-vis attire required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift to move pallets/bins.
• Unload and load fruit from storage.
• Stock bins/pallets as required.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift operation

Safety awareness

Ability to load/unload

Job description

Job Title: Forklift Driver (B1 counterbalance)

Location: Outskirts of Canterbury

Contract: Temporary to permanent

Pay rate:

Days: 12.90, increasing to 13.45 after three months successful probation period

Nights: 13.76, increasing to 14.31 after three months successful probation period

Hours:

Days: Sunday to Thursday 7am-5pm whilst training. Shift will then change to 7am-7pm, Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday.

Nights: Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday, 7pm-7am

Benefits: weekly pay, up to 28 days annual leave, access to free eyecare voucher, temp of the month awards, dedicated consultant to support your job search, first opportunity to see permanent positions, perks a work, discounts schemes and access to well-being platforms.

Duties:

• Operating a counterbalance forklift to move wooden and plastic pallets / bins in the yard and or packhouse.
• Stock bins / pallets.
• Unload fruit into bins.
• Loading and unloading fruit from storage and taking fruit to the lines to be graded.

We'd love to speak to candidates who:

• Have a valid counterbalance licence (B1).
• Are confident forklift drivers.
• Safety boots and hi-vis attire will be required for this role.

If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above then please apply today and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements. Alternatively, if you know someone who may be suitable for this role please share the details, if you successfully refer a friend, you will receive a 50 voucher of your choice terms apply .

If you would like any further information before applying, then please email your CV directly or call us on (phone number removed) to discuss over the phone.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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