Forklift & Machine Operator – £15.26ph

South West Recruitment; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Poole is seeking a Counterbalance forklift driver for a permanent position in a global food packaging company. The role involves driving forklifts, operating machines, and accurately recording stock movements. Candidates must have a Counterbalance License and will receive training for additional equipment. The hourly rate is £15.26, with shifts rotating between days and nights across a 42-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Counterbalance License.
• Full training for Bendi Truck provided if committed.
• Experience with machine operating is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Unload goods delivered by suppliers and check accuracy against delivery notes.
• Record stock movements using RF hand-held computers.
• Operate granulation machine.

Skills

Counterbalance License

Machine operating skills

RF hand held computers competency

Tools

Counter Balance forklifts

Bendi Forklift

Powered pallet trucks

Granulation machine

Job description

We are looking for a Counterbalance forklift driver for a global food packaging company in Poole.

This is a permanent position.

• A Counterbalance License is essential for this role and full training will be given for a Bendi (Pivot) Truck for the committed candidate

The role also includes both forklift driving & a machine operating element and the hourly rate would be £15.26 per hour which includes shift allowance. 42 hours per week.

The shift pattern will start on standard 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday to allow for the training period then will move onto ( 4 weeks of days and 2 weeks of nights ) :

Week 1 (Days 6am - 6pm) : Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Week 2 (Days 6am - 6pm) : Wednesday, Thursday
Week 3 (Days 6am - 6pm) : Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Week 4 (Days 6am - 6pm) : Wednesday, Thursday
Week 5 (Nights 6pm - 6am) : Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Week 6 (Nights 6pm - 6am) : Wednesday, Thursday

Then revert back to week 1. Sunday is counted as the first day of the week so you are paid 48 hours in the first week and 36 in the second.

Overview

The prime role of the stores person is the movement and storage of materials and products around the site and the preparation of finished goods for despatch to customers.

Mechanical Handling Equipment is used extensively in the role. Stores people are required to operate the following equipment :

• Counter Balance forklifts (essential)
• Bendi Forklift (Desirable but full training will be given for committed candidate)
• Pivot Steer forklifts
• Ride on powered pallet trucks.
• Scissor lifts - Not everyone needs this licence. It is not a pre-requisite

Tasks & Responsibilities

RF hand held computers are used to record movements of stock and materials throughout the site. Stores people must be competent in using them to accurately record the stock movements he makes.

• Unload goods delivered by suppliers. Ensure the accuracy of the delivery note against what is delivered.
• Move to and record the movement into the appropriate storage location.
• Machine operating - Granulation machine setting and operating.

Job Title : Forklift & Machine Operator – £15.26ph Job Reference : 41182 Salary : £15.26 - 15.26 per hour Sector : Location :