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Forklift Drivers Counter Balance or Reach and PPTA2

Quest Employment
Posted a day ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE1 1YX, England

Salary

£13 - £14.85 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Join Quest Employment as a Forklift Driver in Orton Southgate, Peterborough, with an immediate start available.
  • The position offers competitive pay rates starting at £12.30 per hour, with higher rates for day and night shifts.
  • Candidates should have a valid Counter Balance or Reach + PPTA2 license and ideally possess previous warehouse or production experience.
  • The role involves operating forklifts, packing and dispatching cereal products, and maintaining safety standards in the workplace.
  • Applicants should be reliable, flexible, and able to work 12-hour Panama shifts, with opportunities for temporary-to-permanent positions.

Join Quest Employment as a Forklift Driver in Orton Southgate, Peterborough!

Quest Employment is actively recruiting skilledForklift Drivers Counter Balance or Reach + PPTA2for temporary positions at our client's purpose-built, state-of-the-art site in Orton Southgate, Peterborough. This international leader in breakfast cereal manufacturing and distribution offers a vibrant workplace with growth opportunities for dependable and flexible individuals.

Position Highlights:

  • Location:Orton Southgate, Peterborough
  • Shift Pattern:12-hour Panama shifts (2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off), working across a 7-day operation with the majority of shifts scheduled during weekdays.
  • Immediate Start:Begin as soon as possible!

Shift Pay Rates:

  • Base Rate:£12.30 per hour
  • Day Shift Including Allowance:£13.00 per hour
  • Night Shift Including Allowance:£14.85 per hour
  • Overtime (over 48 hours):£18.45 per hour (Shift allowance paid on base hours only)

Benefits of Working with Us:

  • Club Quest Membership:Access a suite of health and financial wellbeing benefits.
  • Career Progression:Potential for growth within a leading, expanding company.
  • Temporary-to-Permanent Opportunities:Showcase your skills for potential long-term employment.
  • Convenient Location:Easily accessible by public transport, with free onsite parking.
  • Weekly Pay:Get paid every Friday.
  • Paid Breaks & Full PPE Provided:Safety and comfort come first.

Your Role:As a Forklift Operative, youll handle various assignments, including:

  • Operating aCounter Balance or Reach + PPTA2to load/unload lorries and containers.
  • Packing, checking, labelling, and dispatching cereal products.
  • Maintaining the warehouse and yard area.
  • Following health and safety guidelines.
  • Working towards daily productivity targets.

What Were Looking For:

  • Certification:In-dateCounter Balance or Reach + PPTA2license (RTITB or ITSSAR).
  • Physical Capability:Comfortable with lifting, bending, and manual handling of up to 15kg.
  • Team Player:Cooperative and detail-oriented.
  • Experience:Previous warehouse or production experience is preferred but not essential.
  • Language Skills:Basic English for reading, speaking, and writing.

If youre reliable, flexible, and ready to start immediately,'Apply' nowto join a friendly, supportive work environment with fantastic benefits and potential for growth. Quest Employment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for temporary recruitment.

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