Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative in Weybridge. You will be responsible for operating forklifts, managing inventory, and loading equipment within a busy warehouse. This permanent role offers £26,500 - £30,000 plus overtime, progression opportunities, and training within a leading audio rental company. The position is suited for candidates with a forklift license and prior warehouse experience.

Benefits

Overtime pay

Training opportunities

Progression pathways

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy machinery in a warehouse environment.
• Looking for a permanent position.
• Willing to work a 35-hour week with overtime.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and heavy machinery.
• Load and unload equipment from trucks.
• Manage inventory and goods in/out.

Skills

Safely operate forklifts

Inventory management

Loading and unloading equipment

Comply with health and safety guidelines

Education

Forklift License - Counterbalance Truck

Job description

Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative

£26,500 - £30,000 + Overtime + Progression + Training + Company Benefits

Weybridge

Are you a Forklift Driver with a background working in a busy warehouse or similar? Are you looking for a stable, permanent position with an industry leading audio and events company who can offer progression, training and opportunity to boost your earnings with overtime?

This market leading audio rental company provides audio systems for live events across the UK and around the globe including Glastonbury, Stadium Tours and European Concerts. They have experienced steady growth since their establishment 45 years ago and have recently been acquired by a global audio company, increasing their market share and growing substantially to over 150 people.

In this varied role, you would be responsible for safely operating forklifts and other heavy machinery to transport goods, inventory management, scanning goods in and goods out, helping load trucks, maintain tidiness and work within health and safety guidelines. This is a 35 hour week, core hours of 10AM - 6PM with weekends included.

This role would suit a Forklift Driver with a background in a busy warehouse environment looking to take a permanent position for a global audio rental company. They are known for their excellent progression pathways, specialist industry training and plentiful overtime to increase your earnings.

The Role

• Safely operate forklifts and other heavy machinery
• Load and unload equipment from trucks and high racks
• Inventory Management, goods in and goods out
• 35 hours per week (Overtime Available at 1.5x)
• Progression into supervisor / management

The Person

• Forklift License - Counterbalance Truck
• Background in busy Warehouse environment
• Looking for a permanent role
• Commutable to Weybridge

Reference: Key Words: Forklift, Driver, Warehouse, Operative, Warehouse Assistant, Live Events, Weybridge, Surrey

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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