Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Working in partnership with an EMI-Award Winning plastic fabrication company located in HU7 we are recruiting an experience Counterbalance Forklift Driver. This is a fantastic opportunity that offers ongoing work with training opportunities, paid at £13.52 on days and £14.52 on nights with overtime available paid at premium rates.

YOU MUST HAVE A VALID COUNTERBALANCE FORKLIFT LICENSE

Shift pattern / Working hours

3 shift rotation - YOU MUST BE ALL TO WORK ALL SHIFTS

Shifts Patterns:  6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm / 10pm-6am

Start date / Duration

Counterbalance Forklift Driver positions will commence with immediate effect however, if you do have a notice period with your current employer, we will work around that. This is a full-time role with the opportunity to obtain permanent employment.

Job description

As a Counterbalance Forklift Driver you will be responsible for carrying out forklift driving duties in a busy warehouse. The role will be 50% forklift driving and 50% warehousing. Day to day you will be expected to;

·        Loading and unloading both manually and using a forklift

·        Ensure stock is safely transported and manoeuvred around the factory as required

·        Correctly record and use materials and ensure correct stock accuracy

·        Carry out all inspections to the relevant schedules, to comply with specifications

·        Be responsible for the completion of all relevant documentation, to comply with ISO standards.

·        To work to Health & Safety procedures and report near misses.

·        To continually improve housekeeping standards, to meet GMP.

The successful candidate

To be successful for the position of Counterbalance Forklift Driver;

·        You MUST have a valid Counterbalance Forklift License

·        You MUST have at least 1 year on the job experience driving a Counterbalance Forklift

·        Committed, team player with a keen eye for quality.

·        Reliable with good timekeeping.

·        Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude.

What’s in it for you?

·        Great pay rates – £13.52 days / £14.52 nights

·        Overtime rates – time ½

·        Training opportunities – career progression.

• Weekly pay
• Temp to Perm position
• Employee of the Week award – we recognise and reward hard work!
• Navigate + App:
  • Shopping discounts.
  • Discounted Gym membership.
  • 24/7 GP service.
  • Health & Wellbeing support.
  • On-line access to payslips and pension information.

• REF – S05