Forklift Operative - Counterbalance

The Best Connection; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking forklift drivers for a temporary to permanent position in Northfleet. The role involves loading and unloading vehicles and operating counterbalance forklifts, with rotating shifts and competitive pay rates. Candidates must have previous forklift experience and a valid counterbalance licence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating a counterbalance forklift is required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload vehicles.
• Operate a counterbalance forklift.
• Use manual handling equipment for stocking.

Skills

Forklift operation

Manual handling

Loading and unloading

Education

Valid counterbalance licence

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

LLOP truck

PPT

Job description

The Best Connection are recruiting for forklift drivers for our busy and expanding client based in Northfleet.

This will be working on a temporary to permanent basis for the right candidates.

Hours of work:

Double Days rotating shift pattern - Monday to Friday

• 06:00 - 14:00 week 1
• 14:00 - 22:00 week 2

Night shift - Sunday to Thursday

• 22:00 - 06:00

Pay rates are as follows:

• Double Days - £14.36 per hour
• Nights - £15.84 per hour
• Overtime after 40 hours - £16.23

Duties will include:

• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Operating counterbalance forklift
• Using other manual handling equipment (LLOP truck and PPT)
• Putting stock into the racking systems
• Picking orders
• Manual handling

You will need to have previous experience operating a counterbalance forklift and a valid counterbalance licence.