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Forklift Driver - Counterbalance or Reach Truck

KHR Recruitment Specialists
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Paddock Wood, Kent TN12, England

Salary

£12 - £13 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The job opening is for a Forklift Driver (Counterbalance / Reach Truck) in Paddock Wood, Kent, offering a salary of £12.00 - £13.00 per hour.
  • Candidates are expected to work 5 shifts per week, with the initial employment being temporary for approximately 12 weeks before transitioning to a permanent position.
  • The role involves operating various types of forklifts, heavy lifting, handling goods, and maintaining inventory records while adhering to health and safety procedures.
  • Applicants must hold a valid Counterbalance or Reach Truck license and have prior experience in a busy warehouse environment.
  • The shift pattern includes Monday to Friday from 12pm to 10pm, with weekend shifts treated as normal working days.
Forklift Driver (Counterbalance / Reach Truck)
Paddock Wood, Kent
12.00 - 13.00ph
5 shifts per week

KHR is working with a reputable fulfillment centre based in Paddock Wood who are looking to hire a Forklift Driver on a temporary to permanent basis.

The Forklift Driver will work for approximately 12 full weeks before moving into a permanent role. In addition, you will get the opportunity to do a conversation course enabling you to operate a Pivot Steer/Bendi/Flexi FLT Truck.

Responsibilities of the Forklift Driver will include:

- Operating Bendi / Flexi / Pivot Steer FLT (once trained)
- Heavy Lifting when required
- Handling inbound goods, outbound orders
- Maintaining accurate inventory and stock-level records
- Ensuring that all health and safety procedures are followed

Candidate Profile

- Must hold a valid external Counterbalance or Reach Truck licence
- Prior experience working in a busy warehouse
- Have an adequate understanding of the English language for H&S
- Own and wear a pair of safety boots and a Hi-vis jacket

Shift Pattern:

Monday - Friday: 12pm - 10pm
Saturday: 8am - 6pm
Sunday: 10am - 8pm

Operatives can be scheduled in 5 days across any of these shifts. Saturday & Sunday is treated as a normal day.


KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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