Forklift Operative in Eastleigh
Posted by Pertemps Southampton
£14 an hour
Eastleigh · Temporary
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Eastleigh
Basic Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, 7:00am – 4:00pm (with potential changes to 6:00am – 4:00pm).
Role Overview
Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Forklift Driver to work in the Eastleigh area.
This is a hands-on role within a busy and fast-paced warehouse environment, working as part of a close-knit team to ensure freight is handled safely, accurately and efficiently.
The role will involve loading and unloading pallets from trailers and rigid vehicles, picking, sorting and preparing freight for dispatch, alongside carrying out general warehouse duties.
Previous warehouse experience is desirable, and candidates must have previous forklift truck experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Loading and unloading pallets from trailers and rigid vehicles
- Picking, sorting and preparing freight for dispatch
- Checking freight for damage and reporting any damaged or missing items
- Ensuring freight is handled safely and efficiently at all times
- Following company health and safety procedures
- Keeping the warehouse clean, organised and safe
- Carrying out general warehouse duties as required
- Previous warehouse experience desirable
- Previous forklift truck experience essential
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking
- Positive attitude and willingness to support the wider team
- Committed to maintaining high standards of performance
- Full-time, permanent position
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- Overtime opportunities
- Free parking and on-site parking
- Working within an established and supportive team
- Training and development opportunities
- Varied role within a busy warehouse operation
If you're an experienced Forklift Driver looking for a stable, hands-on role within a friendly team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Pertemps Recruitment to find out more!
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