Forklift Operative - Counterbalance

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking forklift drivers for a growing client in Northfleet. The role offers both double day and night shifts with competitive pay rates. Drivers will handle loading, unloading, and stock management using a counterbalance forklift. Prior experience and a valid licence are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating a counterbalance forklift is required.
• A valid counterbalance licence is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading vehicles.
• Operating counterbalance forklift.
• Using other manual handling equipment.
• Putting stock into the racking systems.
• Picking orders.
• Performing manual handling tasks.

Skills

Operating counterbalance forklift

Manual handling

Using LLOP truck

Using 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.