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Join Our Team as a Counterbalance Forklift Driver!
Driver Hire Southampton is actively recruiting for a skilled Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join our team on a temporary contract with one of our esteemed clients in the agricultural industry.
Benefits for Forklift Drivers working with Driver Hire Southampton:
- Competitive Pay: Earn between £12.50 and £16.50 per hour with weekly payments, ensuring you get your hard-earned money promptly.
- Secure Your Future: Potential for securing a permanent position after the temporary contract and enhancing your qualifications with licence upgrades through Driver Hire Training.
- Comprehensive Support: Our dedicated team is available around the clock to support you, as well as our client providing you thorough training to ensure you're well-prepared.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a minimum of 8 hours paid per shift, with typical shifts lasting 8-10 hours and work from Monday to Friday, giving you your weekends free.
- Generous Referral Scheme: Earn rewards by referring friends and colleagues.
- Onsite Parking: Convenient onsite parking is available for your ease.
What you need to know about this Forklift position:
- 6-month temporary role
- Monday to Friday starting at 6:00am
- Picking and packing
- Palletising and wrapping goods using a scanner system
- Loading and unloading vehicles using a forklift
- Moving pallets around the warehouse
What we require from you as a Forklift Driver:
- Accredited Forklift Counterbalance licence
- Own Vehicle- You must have your own vehicle to commute to and from work due to the client's location and no access to public transport
- Experience in previous forklift positions is beneficial
- Skills- Excellent customer service, timekeeping, and understanding of manual handling and heavy lifting.
- Flexibility- Willingness to engage in handballing and other warehouse tasks as needed.
Driver Hire Southampton is a leading agency providing staff cover to a variety of companies in the local area. With a wide range of work opportunities, we can accommodate those looking for flexible schedules as well as those seeking more consistent, full-time work.
