Forklift Driver/labourer

**We **have got an exciting opportunity for anexperienced **forklift driver **at our client's **sawmill** at **Wooperton**. Holding a current counterbalance forklift license is desirable.

**Job Role**

The key purpose of this role is to run the operation of the treatment tanks, ensuring the treatment of all timber is carried out effectively. You will be driving a forklift for a lot of the work carried out.

You will be working on a 4 days on, 4 days off schedule.

**Your main responsibilities will be but not limited to**:

- Testing moisture levels of timber to be treated
- Operate, drive, load and unload forklift trucks safely
- Treating the timber to different specifications and to the operators manual
- Monitoring the mixture of chemicals, doing regular strength checks
- Recording data on records and charts
- Responsible for ensuring treated packs of timber are stacked correctly in the right place

**How it works**

This role is on a **12-week 'temp to perm'** basis. This means that **after twelve weeks, **dependant on your attendance, ability and other key factors, **you will be taken on a permanent contract with our client.**

The benefit of this way of working, means you have plenty of time to make sure the job is a **great fit for you** before committing to a permanent contract.

**After your 12 weeks of training is complete, you will also receive a pay increase**

**BENEFITS OF THE ROLE**
- Weekly Pay
- Holiday Accrual
- Permanent Contract After 12 Weeks*
- Progression Opportunities
- Great Work/Life Balance

For more information
- **CALL 07442 924 437**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temp to perm

**Salary**: From £10.25 per hour

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Alnwick: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location