Forklift Driver

Calling all qualified Forklift Counterbalance Drivers

This is a great opportunity to start immediately in a Barnstaple company and go from a Temp to Perm with a 40 hours per week contract ALL BREAKS PAID.

Week 1 - 6am to 2pm Monday to Friday
Week 2 - 2pm to Midnight Mon to Thurs LONG WEEKEND OFF

PAY is initially £11.60 per hour and the company has structured pay bands with increases in each grade. They also have a great training scheme and are keen to invest in you, when you become part of their team.

What you will do as a Forklift Counterbalance Driver:

- Operate forklifts to load and unload materials and products from incoming and outgoing vehicles/trucks
- Transport materials and products to designated areas in the warehouse or production facility
- Stack and organize materials and products in an efficient and safe manner
- Perform routine maintenance checks on forklifts and report any issues or malfunctions
- Follow safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment
- Assist with inventory management by accurately recording incoming and outgoing shipments

What experience and skills you will have as a Forklift Counterbalance Driver:

- Proven experience as a forklift operator or similar role
- Valid forklift operator certification or license
- Strong knowledge of forklift safety procedures and practices
- Ability to operate different types of forklifts, such as sit-down, stand-up, or reach trucks
- Familiarity with warehouse operations and procedures
- Excellent hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness
- Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately

**Job Type**: Temp to perm

**Salary**: £11.60 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Barnstaple, Devon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Forklift Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 1474794