Forklift Operator

OA Recruitment; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Osborne Appointments are recruiting for a Counterbalance Forklift Driver on behalf of our client, an industrial business based in Stevenage. You will operate a counterbalance forklift to load and unload goods around the yard, move and palletise stock, and assist with stock control.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, with a starting rate of £13.90 per hour. This is a temporary to permanent position offering a reliable, safety-conscious environment and opportunities to progress.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating a Counterbalance forklift is essential.
• Good level of written English.
• Physically demanding work capability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
• Strong awareness of health and safety practices.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operating a forklift truck to load and unload goods in and around the yard.
• Moving, stacking and palletising stock efficiently and safely.
• Assisting with stock control and organisation within the yard.
• Carrying out general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Adhering to health and safety regulations at all times.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift operation

Written English

Job description

Osborne Appointments are recruiting for Counterbalance Forklift Driver for our client, an Industrial business based in Stevenge on a temporary to Permanent basis

HOURS: Monday – Friday 8am till 5pm

Starting salary 13.90ph

Duties of a Forklift Driver:

• Operating a forklift truck to load and unload goods in and around the yard
• Moving, stacking, and palletising stock efficiently and safely
• Assisting with stock control and organisation within the yard
• Carrying out general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Adhering to all health and safety regulations at all times

Personal Specification of a Forklift Operator:

• Previous experience operating a Counterbalance forklift truck is essential
• Good level of written English
• Ability to undertake physically demanding work
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
• Strong awareness of health and safety practices
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team