Telehandler Forklift Driver

The Best Connection; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection are recruiting a Telehandler Forklift Driver for a waste management site in Amesbury, Salisbury. A valid Telescopic Handler licence is essential to be considered. The role is full-time with an immediate start, and there is potential for a permanent contract after 12 weeks.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 07:00–16:30, and pay is £15.00 per hour. Please ensure you can reliably commute to SP4 7RX.

Qualifications

• Valid Telescopic Handler licence is required.
• Previous experience at a waste site/recycling plant is not essential but advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Telehandler to move and crane waste materials.
• Move mixed dry recyclables, bulky waste and general waste.
• Load waste onto conveyor belts for sorting.
• Prepare waste for onward disposal at other sites.
• Provide general assistance in plant operations.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.

Tools

Telescopic Handler licence

Job description

The Best Connection are currently looking to recruit a Telehandler Forklift Driver, with a valid Telescopic Handler licence, to work at our client's waste management site, based in Amesbury, Salisbury.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, people-friendly company, that have multiple sites and lots of internal opportunities for progression!

Duties to include, but not limited to:

• Using a Telehandler to move and crane various waste material
• Moving mixed dry recyclables, bulky waste and general waste
• Loading waste onto conveyor belt for sorting
• Preparing waste for onward disposal at other sites
• General assistance in plant operations
• Maintaining a safe and clean working environment

A valid Telescopic Handler Forklift licence is essential to be considered for this role. Previous experience within a waste site or recycling plant is not essential, but would be highly advantageous. The postcode for this site is SP4 7RX, please ensure you are able to reliably commute before applying.

This is for an immediate start, with regular full-time work available. There is a possibility that the company will offer a permanent contract after a 12-week qualifying period, depending on performance and attendance.

The working hours are Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 16:30.

The starting pay rate is £15.00 per hour.