Forklift Operatives 6969

First Base Employment; Berkeley; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

First Base Employment is seeking a Forklift Operative for a busy distribution centre in Sharpness. The role offers Monday to Friday hours (8:00am–4:00pm) and £14.65 per hour, with a full-time opportunity and potential to go permanent after a successful temporary period.

The successful candidate will hold a valid Counterbalance and/or Bendi licence, have warehouse experience, and possess good communication skills in English. Own transport is preferred due to the location.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance and/or Bendi forklift licence.
• Previous forklift and warehouse experience.
• Good communication and a good command of English.
• Safety boots and a high-visibility vest (can be provided if required).
• Own transport due to the location.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading deliveries safely and efficiently.
• Placing goods into designated storage locations.
• Picking customer orders accurately.
• Operating Counterbalance and/or Bendi forklift trucks.
• Using RF scanners to process stock movements.
• Carrying out manual handling duties, including lifting items up to 25kg.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment.

Skills

Forklift licence

Warehouse experience

English communication

Safety boots

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Bendi forklift

RF scanners

Job description

Forklift Operative (Temp to Perm)

Location: Sharpness

Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:00am – 4:00pm

Pay: £14.65 per hour

We are recruiting Forklift Operatives for an immediate start at a busy distribution centre in Sharpness. This is a full-time opportunity offering excellent rates of pay and the chance to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period.

Key Responsibilities of a Forklift Operative:

• Loading and unloading deliveries safely and efficiently
• Placing goods into designated storage locations
• Picking customer orders accurately
• Operating Counterbalance and/or Bendi forklift trucks
• Using RF scanners to process stock movements
• Carrying out manual handling duties, including lifting items up to 25kg
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment

The Successful Forklift Operative Will Have:

• A valid Counterbalance and/or Bendi Forklift Truck licence
• Previous forklift and warehouse experience
• A reliable and hardworking attitude
• Good communication skills and a good command of English
• Safety boots and a high-visibility vest (can be provided if required)
• Own transport due to the location
• Flexibility to move onto a rotating shift pattern in the future if required

What's in it for you?

• £14.65 per hour
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Immediate start available
• Temp to Perm opportunity
• Friendly and supportive working environment

How to Apply

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to [e-mail] or call Andrew on 01453 755330.

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