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Forklift/ Van Driver

Adecco
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Thame, Oxfordshire OX9 2PU, England

Salary

£27,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job title is Forklift / Van Driver for a morning shift in Thame, offering a salary of £27,000 per annum.
  • The position is permanent and full-time, requiring 45 hours of work per week, Monday to Friday, from 04:00 am to 02:00 pm.
  • Candidates must possess a current Counterbalance Forklift licence and have previous driving experience.
  • The role involves vehicle loading/unloading, driving to assigned locations, meeting delivery targets, and ensuring health and safety compliance.
  • Applicants should be friendly, courteous, and able to manage their own delivery routes, with eagerness to learn and grow in a dynamic team environment.

Job Title: Forklift / Van Driver (Morning shift)Location: ThameSalary: £27,000 per annumContract Details: Permanent, Full Time

Working Hours:

  • 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 04:00 am - 02:00 pm (including a 1-hour lunch break).
  • Contracted Overtime: Saturday mornings from 5 am to 11 am (once per month).

About Our Client:Join a leading organisation in the logistics and distribution industry! Our client is dedicated to providing exceptional service and is looking for a versatile Forklift / Van Driver to support their Transport and Warehouse operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy being part of a dynamic team, this is the role for you!

Responsibilities:

  • Vehicle Loading/Unloading: Efficiently support the transport and warehouse operations by moving items from the warehouse to vehicles.
  • Driving: Collect and deliver to assigned locations while ensuring compliance with the company's processes.
  • Meeting Delivery Targets: Thrive in a fast-paced environment by meeting all delivery targets promptly.
  • Customer Contact: Engage with customers politely and professionally, raising any issues through the appropriate channels.
  • Health & Safety: Collaborate with the Transport Manager and Shift Supervisors to ensure all safety regulations are adhered to.

Skills Required:

  • Current Counterbalance Forklift licence.
  • Previous driving experience.
  • Full and clean driving licence.
  • Friendly and courteous customer interaction.
  • Ability to manage your own delivery route independently.
  • Eagerness to learn and grow.
  • Strong team player with a flexible approach.

Additional information:

  • 22 days of annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays.
  • Uniform provided.
  • Relevant training opportunities.
  • Access to a Company Employee Assistance Programme.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply now!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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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.