Forklift Driver - 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 on the outskirts of Canterbury. The successful candidate will operate a counterbalance forklift, with responsibilities including moving and unloading fruit. The role offers competitive pay rates starting at £12.90 per hour, with benefits including weekly pay and annual leave. Safety equipment is mandatory. This is a temporary to permanent position with opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Up to 28 days annual leave

Free eyecare voucher

Temp of the month awards

Discount schemes

Access to wellbeing platforms

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operating a counterbalance forklift to move wooden and plastic pallets / bins.
• Stock bins / pallets.
• Unload fruit into bins.
• Loading and unloading fruit from storage.

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Forklift Driver (B1 counterbalance)

Location: Outskirts of Canterbury

Contract: Temporary to permanent

Pay, shift patterns and benefits

Pay rate (days): £12.90 rising to £13.45 after three months successful probation

Pay rate (nights): £13.76 rising to £14.31 after three months successful probation

Hours (days): Sunday to Thursday 7am-5pm during training. Then 7am-7pm Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday.

Hours (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 at work, discounts schemes and access to wellbeing platforms.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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

Application and other information

If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, 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, email your CV directly or call us on (phone number removed) to discuss over the phone.

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