Forklift Driver

Description:

Are you an experienced Forklift Driver? We are working with a reputable company based in Lichfield who are expanding and seeking an experienced Counterbalance FLT Drivers. The company are a busy distribution hub dealing with wooden pallets.

The pay rate for this will be from £13.00 per hour. This role is based fully on-site. The company are asking for flexibility with working hours - the working day will be 8.5 hours a day, start times can be 6pm / 7pm / 8pm or 8.30 pm, depending on your availability.

Main tasks and duties:

Responsible for operating Material Handling Equipment (MHE) within the Warehouse.
Maintain a thorough and detailed knowledge of the warehousing duties, functions and requirements.
Maintain a detailed understanding of legislation and regulation affecting warehouse
Maintaining high levels of Health & Safety at all times, reporting any incidents to the appropriate manager.
Maintaining high levels of housekeeping throughout the site at all times.
Making 140 movements a night.

Skills, qualifications and competencies:

Previous experience in similar role operating a forklift or other MHE equipment is essential
FLT licence is essential
Able to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail
Must be flexible in approach to work and shift patterns
Should have good oral and written communication skills
Excellent time management skills and ability to solve problems
Promote good practice
Report any Safety concerns
Follow all safe working procedures and site rules
Wear the correct PPE at all times
Abide by the clean as you go policy
Immediate start subject to site tour and assessment
Ideal candidate will have pallet network experience and available for FLT assessment (approx 1 hour)

This role is available on Temporary to Permanent basis after 12 weeks.

If this sounds like you, please apply with an updated CV or give us a call on (phone number removed) option 2