Forklift Driver

CV-Library • Stradbroke, Suffolk • 1w ago

Forklift Driver - Reach or Counterbalance Location: Stradbroke Pay Rate: £13.19 per hour Hours: (Apply online only), 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 We can also support candidates whose forklift licence has recently expired, provided it is no more than two months out of date, by arranging refresher training.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

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