Reach Forklift Driver (Lates)

ESS Employment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a full-time Reach Forklift Driver in Yate, UK. The ideal candidate should possess a valid Reach Forklift Licence and experience. Responsibilities include loading/unloading vehicles and ensuring safety protocols are followed. This position offers competitive pay, 20 days of holidays plus bank holidays, and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

20 days + bank holidays

Free car parking

Career progression

Qualifications

• Up-to-date Reach Forklift Licence required.
• Experience operating a forklift.
• Reliability and good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company professionally at all times.
• Operate the forklift responsibly following safety policies.
• Handle and transport freight safely.

Skills

Reach Forklift Licence

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

LOCATION: Yate

START DATE: immediate

PAY: Circa £14.00 per hour

Permanent

HOURS: 1200pm – 2100 (9pm) Monday-Thursday

Reach Forklift Driver (late shift)

ESS Employment are seeking a full-time forklift driver with a up to date Reach Forklift Licence and experience to join our client’s team. As part of the team, you will help to load and unload vehicles.

Successful candidates would be required to check that loads are completed accurately and safely, making use of freight handling equipment. This role involves lifting. You will need to be a good communicator and reliable, have a good eye for detail, be able to work as a part of team and adhere to health and safety at work.

About you

You will be friendly, hard-working and love the buzz of getting things done. Our client values team players and are committed to providing people with the technical and personal skills to progress their careers. The client strives to develop and promote from within whenever they can and will provide the training and the opportunities for promotion.

Key responsibilities

• Represent the company in a professional manner at all times
• Follow all aspects of Manual Handling and safe working policies
• Operating a forklift (Reach licence required)
• Handle all freight with care and attention
• Access and egress vehicles using the correct means
• Use the correct equipment and methods for handling and moving all freight
• Ensure all deliveries are loaded safely prior to leaving the depot
• Report all damages immediately to your line manager
• Ensure that customers freight are transported, stored safely and treated with respect
• Ensure the security of freight and company assets by reporting and suspicious activity to your line manager or the security team
• Ensure warehouse is kept tidy and H&S issues reported immediately

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay
• Holidays: 20 days + bank holidays
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!!
• Free car parking

We look forward to your application.