Forklift Operator

Description:

Forklift Driver
Forte Recruitment are currently looking for a Warehouse Operative/ Forklift Driver to join a local business in the Andover area.
You would be reporting to the operations supervisor, in this role the successful warehouse operative and Forklift driver will be responsible for helping to oversee all the goods in/out and warehouse operations.
This role will be on a temp to perm basis. After a 12 week contract through Forte Recruitment, successful completion of your probation period, you will go permanent with our client.
Current Salary - £12.00-£18.00 per hour.
Hours of work – Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
What are we looking for?
Forte are currently looking for Forklift warehouse Operative with the following attributes:
* Someone with a ‘can do’ attitude and willingness to learn.
* Ability to work in a busy environment.
* Prepared to take training if required.
* Ability to work independently and in a team.
* Hard-working and takes pride in what they provide the company
* Physically fit – Ability to be working on your feet all day.
* Heavy lifting will be required.
* Outdoor working will be required.
* Attention to detail.
* Good communication skills and problem solving.
* Flexibility in working patterns.
* Warehouse experience is essential.
* A good experience of forklifting driving
* Willing to help with the day to day running of a warehouse.
* Valid Counterbalance Forklift licence
What to expect in the role?
The successful Warehouse & Yard Operatives will be required to undertake the following duties:
* Assist in all goods in / out & warehouse functions
* Pick and pack orders ready for delivery / collection
* Locate orders for customers in a professional and timely manner
* Loading lorries ready to deliveries to be made the following day
* Receiving deliveries and ensure goods are stored away safely
* Replenish warehouse stock in readiness for the following shift
* Carry out routine stock checks
* Ensure all areas are kept clean and tidy at all times
* Conduct routine equipment checks on FLT’S
* Help manage and oversee stock levels & notify manager when stock is low
* Cover teams members roles during times of absence (holiday/sickness)
* Undertake all warehouse, good in /out duties as and when required
* Heavy lifting will be required within this role
Benefits of the role -
In return our client is offering the successful Warehouse & Yard Operatives the following package:
-Up to £24,960 plus additional overtime
-Company pension
-28 Days holiday per year, plus bank holidays off
-On-site parking
-Full training and development
If you would like to know more, please press apply now or forward your application to our team, once received we will call you discuss this role in more detail.
Thank you, we look forward to hearing from you!
Forte Recruitment Solutions Ltd are working as an employment agency, fulfilling this role on behalf of our end client