Forklift Driver - Counterbalance or Reach Truck

KHR Recruitment Specialists; England; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable fulfilment centre in Paddock Wood seeks a Forklift Driver for a temporary to permanent role. Responsibilities include operating various types of FLT, handling inbound and outbound goods, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates must have a valid forklift licence and prior warehouse experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid external Counterbalance or Reach Truck licence.
• Prior experience working in a busy warehouse.
• Understanding of the English language for H&S.

Responsibilities

• Operating Bendi / Flexi / Pivot Steer FLT (once trained).
• Maintaining accurate inventory and stock-level records.
• Ensuring that all health and safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Health and Safety

Heavy Lifting

Inventory Management

Education

External Counterbalance or Reach Truck licence

Job description

Forklift Driver (Counterbalance / Reach Truck)
Paddock Wood, Kent
32,000pa
5 shifts per week

KHR is working with a reputable fulfilment centre based in Paddock Wood who is looking to hire a Forklift Driver on a temporary to permanent basis.

The Forklift Driver will work for approximately 12 full weeks before moving into a permanent role. In addition, you will get the opportunity to do a conversation course enabling you to operate a Pivot Steer/Bendi/Flexi FLT Truck.

Responsibilities of the Forklift Driver will include:

- Operating Bendi / Flexi / Pivot Steer FLT (once trained)
- Heavy Lifting when required
- Handling inbound goods, outbound orders
- Maintaining accurate inventory and stock-level records
- Ensuring that all health and safety procedures are followed

Candidate Profile

- Must hold a valid external Counterbalance or Reach Truck licence
- Prior experience working in a busy warehouse
- Have an adequate understanding of the English language for H&S
- Own and wear a pair of safety boots and a Hi-vis jacket

Shift Pattern:

Monday - Friday: 8am - 6pm or 12pm - 10pm
Saturday: 8am - 6pm
Sunday: 10am - 8pm

Operatives can be scheduled in 5 days across any of these shifts. Saturday & Sunday is treated as a normal day.

KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.