Forklift Driver - Counterbalance or Reach Truck

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

Job summary

A reputable fulfilment centre in Paddock Wood seeks a Forklift Driver for a temp-to-perm role. The successful candidate will operate a variety of forklifts after training and manage inventory, contributing to a busy warehouse environment. The role offers full-time hours with varied shift patterns.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid external Counterbalance or Reach Truck licence.
• Prior experience working in a busy warehouse.
• Adequate understanding of English for health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Operating Bendi / Flexi / Pivot Steer FLT once trained.
• Handling inbound goods and outbound orders.
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Heavy Lifting

Health and Safety Awareness

Job description

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Forklift Driver - Counterbalance or Reach Truck, Paddock Wood

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Location:

Paddock Wood, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Retail

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

HC/FLT/PW/June_1748879135

Job Views:

3

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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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.

Job Requirements:

- 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