Forklift Driver/Warehouse Operative

The Best Connection; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection are currently looking to recruit an experienced Forklift Driver to work in our client's busy logistics warehouse, based in Eastleigh, Southampton. The role involves operating Flexi and VNA forklift trucks to move pallets, load and unload containers, and carry out general warehouse duties.

Immediate start for an ongoing, full-time position with a potential permanent contract after 12 weeks, depending on performance and attendance.

Qualifications

• Flexi or VNA licence required.
• PPT licence or experience preferred.
• Good numeracy, literacy and communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team as well as independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate Flexi and VNA forklift trucks to move pallets of stock and navigate narrow aisles.
• Move pallets with a PPT and load/unload containers and trailers.
• Pick and pack orders and build/wrap pallets.
• Assist with general warehouse duties as required.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Flexi/VNA forklift

Job description

The Best Connection are currently looking to recruit an experienced Forklift Driver to work in our client's busy logistics warehouse, based in Eastleigh, Southampton.

Duties to include, but not limited to:

• Working within a warehouse
• Operating Flexi and VNA Forklift trucks to move pallets of stock, pick and navigate narrow aisles
• Moving pallets with a PPT
• Loading and unloading containers and trailers
• Picking and packing
• Building and wrapping pallets
• Assisting with all general warehouse duties

Job requirements:

• Flexi or VNA licence
• PPT licence or experience
• Good numeracy, literary and communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team as well as independently

This is for an immediate start, and an ongoing, full-time position. There is a possibility that the company will offer a permanent contract after a 12-week qualifying period, depending on performance and attendance.

The working hours are Monday to Friday, 06:00 to 14:00.

Pay rate is £13.96 per hour.