Forklift Driver / Yard Operative

The Recruitment Group; Chipping Campden; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

The Recruitment Group is seeking a Forklift Driver for its Chipping Campden site. The role involves safe operation of counterbalance forklifts, loading/unloading deliveries, and moving stock within the yard and warehouse. You will maintain stock organisation and support drivers with movements.

Candidates should have a valid forklift licence and be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions. A strong work ethic, reliability and good teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance forklift licence.
• Experience in a yard or warehouse environment is preferred.
• Good level of physical fitness.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operating Counterbalance Forklift Trucks safely and efficiently
• Loading and unloading deliveries
• Moving stock within the yard and warehouse
• Organising and maintaining stock in the yard
• Assisting drivers with vehicle movements and directions
• Keeping the yard clean, tidy, and safe at all times
• Carrying out routine equipment checks and reporting faults
• Supporting warehouse or site teams when required
• Following all health and safety procedures

Skills

Counterbalance forklift licence

Warehouse/yard experience

Physical fitness

Outdoor work in all weather

Reliability

Communication & teamwork

Job description

We are currently sourcing Forklift Drivers to join a busy and well-established company based in Chipping Campden!

As a Forklift Driver, your role will include:

• Operating Counterbalance Forklift Trucks safely and efficiently
• Loading and unloading deliveries
• Moving stock within the yard and warehouse
• Organising and maintaining stock in the yard
• Assisting drivers with vehicle movements and directions
• Keeping the yard clean, tidy, and safe at all times
• Carrying out routine equipment checks and reporting faults
• Supporting warehouse or site teams when required
• Following all health and safety procedures

Skills required as a Forklift Driver:

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift licence
• Previous experience in a yard, warehouse, or similar environment (preferred)
• Good level of physical fitness
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Good communication and teamwork skills

The details:

• Monday Friday (hours may vary)
• Salary up to £14.50per hour (Depending on experience)
• Chipping Campden location
• Long-term, temporary to permanent opportunities

Whats on offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for career progression

We wish you the best of luck in your job search!

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