Forklift Driver

Forklift Driver (Counterbalance) – Yate

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Forklift Driver (Counterbalance) to join our well-established client based in Yate.

This is a great opportunity to join a stable and supportive business on a permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay, ongoing work, and genuine opportunities for growth and progression within a reputable logistics operation.

This role would suit candidates with experience as an FLT Operator, Forklift Truck Driver, or Counterbalance Truck Driver.

Shift Pattern:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekly shifts:
  • 5:00am to 2:00pm
  • 1:00pm to 10:00pm

Salary:

• £30,500 per annum

Benefits:

As a Forklift Driver, you will receive:

• Permanent position
• Weekly pay
• Stable working hours
• Established company
• Friendly team environment

Day-to-Day Duties:

As a Forklift Driver, your duties will include:

• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Picking and preparing customer orders
• Carrying out manual handling duties
• Supporting goods-in and goods-out operations
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised warehouse environment

Essential Skills:

The skills required as a Forklift Driver are:

• Previous warehouse experience
• A valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence (Combi Lift licence also accepted)
• Comfortable to carry out manual handling duties when picking orders, with mechanical lifting equipment available where possible
• Good understanding of warehouse health and safety procedures
• Timber industry experience would be advantageous but is not essential

Training Provided:

• Full training provided
• Ongoing development and support

Apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity as a Forklift Driver, please apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process