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 We can also support candidates whose forklift licence has recently expired, provided it is no more than two months out of date, by arranging refresher training.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.