Forklift Driver

Forklift Truck Driver / Yard Operative – MANUAL HANDLING REQUIRED & OPTIONAL OVERTIME
Salary: Up to £28,000 plus overtime
Hours: 7:30am – 4:00pm (40 hours per week)
Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays

Our client is seeking a dependable Forklift Truck Driver / Yard Operative to join their proactive operations team. This role involves supporting daily yard activities, preparing equipment for despatch, and safely loading and unloading vehicles using forklifts.

Manual handling and heavy lifting are integral to this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend daily toolbox talks at 7:30am to ensure safety and communication

• Maintain a clean, safe and organised yard environment at all times

• Accurately select equipment using load lists

• Safely load and unload vehicles using counterbalance forklifts and telehandlers

• Secure loads on trailers with ratchet straps in line with health and safety regulations

• Assist with stock control and prepare equipment for despatch

• Carry out equipment inspections and perform basic maintenance tasks

• Support annual stock audits as required

• Complete load lists and yard paperwork accurately and promptly

Candidate Requirements:

• Valid forklift licence (essential)

• Previous experience in a yard, warehouse or operations environment

• Comfortable with manual handling and heavy lifting

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to work safely and adhere to established procedures

Overtime Rates:

• Monday to Friday after 8 hours: 1.5x hourly rate

• Saturday: 1.5x hourly rate

• Sunday: 1.5x hourly rate

• Bank holidays: double pay

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team, with regular overtime available during busy periods.