Temp-to-Perm Yard Operator & Forklift Driver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Job summary

The Best Connection is recruiting for a Yard Operative/Forklift Driver in Godalming. The role is 12 weeks temporary with a path to permanent employment after probation. You must drive to the site due to location.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm. Pay is £12.98 per hour with a potential monthly bonus after becoming permanent. Responsibilities include safe loading/unloading with a counterbalance forklift, order picking/packing, yard assistance, and stock checks.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Team player

Attention to detail

Reliable

Education

Forklift licence

Job description

The Best Connection is recruiting for a Yard Operative/Forklift Driver in Godalming. The role is 12 weeks temporary with a path to permanent employment after probation. You must drive to the site due to location.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm. Pay is £12.98 per hour with a potential monthly bonus after becoming permanent. Responsibilities include safe loading/unloading with a counterbalance forklift, order picking/packing, yard assistance, and stock checks.