Forklift Driver

3 days ago


Poole BH ND, United Kingdom Charles Trent Full time £22,000 - £34,000 per year

We're growing our team so we're looking for a reliable and experienced forklift driver to join our busy team here at Charles Trent Ltd. In this role, you'll be responsible for handling vehicles safely and efficiently in our main warehouse, supporting our operations as one of the UK's leading vehicle breakers. If you're a skilled and licenced forklift driver with a strong work ethic and a commitment to health and safety, this could be the perfect role for you.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Storing salvage vehicles in racking systems
  • Locating vehicles for retrieval using tablet software
  • Retrieving vehicles cleared for breaking and auction sales
  • Assisting with the movement of vehicles
  • Loading and unloading of vehicles from large vehicle transporters
  • Working within in a team in a fast-paced environment
  • Ensure compliance with environmental, and health and safety policy and regulations, including manual handling and safe systems of work guidelines
  • Adhering to best Practice Health & Safety guidelines
  • Ensuring your Forklift is safe, clean and in working order reporting issues to your manager
  • Maintain good housekeeping practices ensuring all work areas are kept clean and tidy
  • Swing shift pattern, 42.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday): 6:00am–3:00pm one week / 3:00pm–12:00am the next.

What We're Looking For

  • Forklift experience essential with working knowledge of moving 2+ ton vehicles or similar loads
  • Experience of working on uneven ground
  • Reliable with a strong work ethic
  • Able to work with a high level of care and accuracy
  • A commitment to health and safety
  • A conscientious approach to their work
  • Flexible approach to tasks and desire to work as part of a team
  • Reach truck licence an advantage

Why Join Us?

  • Discounted fuel and staff discount on parts from day one
  • Health & wellbeing perks (after probation):
  • Health Cash Plan with Health Shield
  • Critical Illness Cover
  • Death in Service Benefit
  • Family Day & Community Volunteer Day
  • 28 days holiday per year and extra holiday after 3 years' service
  • Increased pension contribution after 5 years

At Charles Trent, we don't just offer jobs, we offer long term careers with purpose, opportunity and real impact. If you're ready to bring a proactive attitude and some hard work, we'd love to hear from you.


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