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Yard Operative / Forklift Driver

Market36 Recruitment Ltd
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Colchester, Essex CO6 2EE

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance

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  • Market 36 Recruitment is seeking 2 Yard Operative/Forklift Drivers for a client located between Kelvedon and Colchester.
  • The role involves operating a forklift to safely load and unload vehicles, with a focus on achieving the company's financial objectives.
  • Candidates should have at least 1 year of forklift experience and strong health and safety skills.
  • The position offers a salary of up to £26,000, along with 22 days of holiday, a pension plan, and a bonus scheme.
  • Working hours are Monday to Friday, totaling 40 hours per week.

Market 36 Recruitment are currently recruiting for 2 Yard Operative/Forklift Drivers for one of our clients based between Kelvedon and Colchester.

Main purpose of the role is to operate the forklift truck to load and unload all vehicles, working in a safe environment at all times and contribute to achieve the company's monthly and yearly financial business objectives.

Responsibilities

  • All loads to be moved and stored in a safe way, avoiding any damages or breakages
  • Maintain high standards of the stock storage, layout, rotation, preservation and display for easy access and display in line with agreed standards of the Company
  • Report all breakages promptly to the Imports
  • Maintain in good order stock fixtures, fittings and equipment; report any damage to the Operations Manager and agree how to remedy
  • Deliver excellent customer service to external and internal customers, and meet customer requirements
  • Prepare and load stock for delivery to customers to maximise use of space and prevent damage
  • Liaise with the Imports and Stock Controller to resolve any quality issues

Skills and Experience

  • Excellent work ethic
  • at least 1 years’ experience working on a forklift
  • strong health and safety skills

Benefits

  • 22 days holiday plus 8 days public and bank holidays
  • Auto-enrolment to company pension with 5% contribution by the employer, which includes Life Assurance cover (Death in Service)
  • Bonus scheme up to 15%, annual salary, based on achieving turnover and personal performance.

Hours are Monday to Friday 40 hour week with a salary of up to £26,000 depending on experience.

Market 36 Recruitment Ltd covers a variety of sectors, including Commercial, Industrial, Engineering, and HR & Finance. We take pride in building strong working relationships with local employers and candidates.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.