Forklift Driver – Pivot Truck

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Forklift Driver for a warehouse position in Paddock Wood. This temporary-to-permanent role offers a competitive salary of £32,000 per annum and requires operating a Reach Truck, handling heavy lifting, and maintaining inventory records. Candidates must hold a valid Reach Truck licence and have prior warehouse experience. Safety gear including boots and a Hi-vis jacket is essential. This is a full-time role scheduled across 5 days of the week.

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 health and safety.
• Own and wear a pair of safety boots and a Hi-vis jacket.

Responsibilities

• Operating Bendi / Flexi / Pivot Steer FLT.
• Heavy lifting when required.
• Handling inbound goods and outbound orders.
• Maintaining accurate inventory and stock-level records.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Operating Bendi / Flexi / Pivot Steer FLT

Heavy Lifting

Inventory Management

Education

Valid Reach Truck licence

Job description

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

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

Responsibilities of the Forklift Driver will include:

• 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.

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

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