Forklift Driver - Pivot Truck

K H R Recruitment Specialists; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Forklift Driver in Paddock Wood, Kent, on a temporary-to-permanent basis. The successful candidate will operate a Reach Truck and perform heavy lifting as needed while handling inbound goods and maintaining inventory records. A valid Reach Truck licence and prior warehouse experience are necessary. This role requires adherence to safety protocols and can involve working 5 shifts weekly, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid external Reach Truck licence.
• Prior experience working in a busy warehouse.
• Have an adequate understanding of the English language for H&S.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Forklift operation

Heavy lifting

Safety compliance

Job description

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

Overview

KHR is working with a warehouse based in Paddock Wood looking to hire a Forklift Driver on a temporary-to-permanent basis.

Responsibilities

• Operating Bendi / Flexi / Pivot Steer FLT
• 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 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

Operatives can be scheduled in 5 days across 7. Saturday & Sunday are treated as a normal day.