Details:
- Salary: £15 - 15.60 - Hour
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Hixon Staffordshire
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Counterbalance Forklift Driver / Site Operative
Hixon, Staffordshire
£15.00 per hour during training, increasing to £15.60 per hour upon successful completion of training
Permanent Position
Rotating Days & Nights
Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (preferred) will accept in house licence
Work Lyf Group are recruiting!
We are currently recruiting for Counterbalance Forklift Drivers / Site Operatives on behalf of a well-established business based in Hixon, Staffordshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing company operating within the aluminium recycling industry, offering long-term stability and excellent earning potential.
Shift Pattern
* 12-hour shifts
* Rotating pattern of:
* 2 weeks on Days
* 2 weeks on Nights
* Monday to Thursday
* 4 days on, 3 days off
Pay Rates
* £15.00 per hour during training
* £15.60 per hour once fully trained
Key Responsibilities
* Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently
* Loading and unloading materials and products
* Moving stock throughout the site and production areas
* Supporting the recycling and processing operations
* Carrying out general site operative duties as required
* Conducting daily forklift and equipment checks
* Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and health & safety
* Assisting with production activities when required
Requirements
* Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (preferred)
* Previous experience operating a Counterbalance FLT in an industrial or manufacturing environment
* Ability to work rotating day and night shifts
* Strong awareness of health and safety procedures
* Reliable, hardworking and able to work as part of a team
* Experience within recycling, manufacturing, production or heavy industry would be advantageous
Benefits
* Permanent opportunity from day one
* Competitive hourly rate with training progression
* Three-day weekend every week
* Stable and secure employment
* Opportunity to develop skills within a growing industry
If you are an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver looking for a permanent role with excellent shift patterns and career prospects, we'd love to hear from you