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The Best Connection Group Limited; Godalming; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus £200

Job summary

The Best Connection is recruiting for a Yard Operative/Forklift Driver based in Godalming. The role is a 12-week temp-perm with hours Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm, and a starting pay of £12.98 per hour (£27,000 per year).

After 12 weeks, the position becomes permanent, with a monthly £200 bonus opportunity. Must have a valid counterbalance forklift licence and experience in a yard/warehouse environment, with a good grasp of health & safety and manual handling.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a yard, warehouse, or builders' merchant environment.
• Valid counterbalance forklift licence.
• Good understanding of health & safety procedures.
• Comfortable with manual handling.
• Team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Reliable and punctual with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Safely loading and unloading deliveries using a forklift (counterbalance).
• Picking, packing, and preparing orders for dispatch.
• Assisting customers and drivers in the yard.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
• Carrying out regular stock checks and reporting discrepancies.
• Supporting general warehouse and yard operations as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Health & Safety

Teamwork

Tools

Counterbalance forklift licence

Job description

The Best Connection are currently recruiting for a Yard Operative/Forklift Driver for our well established client based in Godalming on a 12 week temp-perm.

MUST drive to due to location of site.

Hours:

• Monday to Friday
• 8:30am to 5:30pm

Pay:

• £12.98 per hour (27,000pa)
• After 12 weeks you'll move onto a permanent contract. Once permanent, you'll also be added to the monthly bonus scheme, earning an extra £200 each month!

Responsibilities of the Yard Operative/Forklift Driver:

• Safely loading and unloading deliveries using a forklift (counterbalance).
• Picking, packing, and preparing orders for dispatch.
• Assisting customers and drivers in the yard.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
• Carrying out regular stock checks and reporting discrepancies.
• Supporting general warehouse and yard operations as needed.

Requirements of the Yard Operative/Forklift Driver:

• Previous experience in a yard, warehouse, or builders' merchant environment (preferred).
• Valid counterbalance forklift licence
• Good understanding of health & safety procedures.
• Comfortable with manual handling.
• Team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Reliable and punctual with strong attention to detail.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.