Forklift Driver – Reach Truck

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Paddock Wood; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Forklift Driver for a fulfilment centre in Paddock Wood, Kent. The position offers a salary of £32,000 per annum with a shift pattern from Monday to Friday and weekends. Candidates must hold a valid Reach Truck licence and have prior warehouse experience. Training for operating Pivot Steer FLT will be provided, and the role is temporary to permanent.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate Bendi/Flexi/Pivot Steer FLT once trained.
• Heavy lifting when required.
• Handle inbound goods and outbound orders.
• Maintain accurate inventory and stock-level records.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Valid Reach Truck licence

Warehouse experience

Understanding of English for H&S

Job description

Overview

Forklift Driver (Pivot Steer / 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

• 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 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: 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.

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