Forklift Driver

Forklift Driver - Reach or Counterbalance

Location: Stradbroke

Pay Rate: £13.19 per hour

Hours: , Monday to Friday

Temporary to Permanent with immediate start!

Hales Group are recruiting for a Reach Truck / Forklift Driver to join a busy production and warehouse operation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced forklift operator looking for a varied role within a supportive team environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe movement of stock and materials throughout the site using a Reach Truck forklift. Whilst forklift operations will form a key part of the role, candidates will also support production activities as required to ensure customer orders are completed efficiently and on time.

We welcome applications from candidates holding either a Reach Truck or Counterbalance licence. For those with a Counterbalance licence, training can be provided to convert to Reach Truck certification. We can also support candidates whose forklift licence has recently expired, provided it is no more than two months out of date, by arranging refresher training.

Key Responsibilities

Operating a Reach Truck forklift to move stock, materials and finished goods safely around site

Loading, unloading and storing products within warehouse locations

Supplying production lines with materials as required

Carrying out stock movements and general warehouse duties

Working on a small bagging line within the production area

Packing and sealing finished products

Manually stacking bags onto pallets

Operating a pallet wrapping machine

Maintaining high standards of health and safety at all times

Completing basic administrative and computer-based tasks where required

Requirements

Reach Truck licence preferred

Counterbalance licence holders willing to convert to Reach will be considered

Forklift certificates that have expired within the last two months may be refreshed

Ability to carry out manual handling duties, including lifting 10kg bags

Reliable, hardworking and willing to undertake relevant training

What We Offer

Competitive rates of pay

Forklift refresher training for recently expired licences

Reach Truck conversion training for suitable Counterbalance licence holders

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Friendly and supportive working environment

To apply, please submit your CV today or contact Hales Group for further information.