Forklift Driver - Counterbalance or Reach Truck

  • Job Reference: HC/FLT/PW/OCT
  • Date Posted: 7 October 2024
  • Recruiter: KHR - Recruitment Specialists
  • Location: Paddock Wood, Kent
  • Salary: £12.00 to £13.00 Per Hour
  • Sector: Warehousing & Manufacturing
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Work Hours: Full Time

Job Description

Forklift Driver (Counterbalance / Reach Truck)
Paddock Wood, Kent
£12.00 - £13.00ph
5 shifts per week

KHR is working with a reputable fulfillment centre based in Paddock Wood who are looking to hire a Forklift Driver on a temporary to permanent basis.

The Forklift Driver will work for approximately 12 full weeks before moving into a permanent role. In addition, you will get the opportunity to do a conversation course enabling you to operate a Pivot Steer/Bendi/Flexi FLT Truck.

Responsibilities of the Forklift Driver will include:

- Operating Bendi / Flexi / Pivot Steer FLT (once trained)
- Heavy Lifting when required
- Handling inbound goods, outbound orders
- Maintaining accurate inventory and stock-level records
- Ensuring that all health and safety procedures are followed

Candidate Profile

- Must hold a valid external Counterbalance or Reach Truck licence
- Prior experience working in a busy warehouse
- Have an adequate understanding of the English language for H&S
- Own and wear a pair of safety boots and a Hi-vis jacket

Shift Pattern:

Monday - Friday: 12pm - 10pm
Saturday: 8am - 6pm
Sunday: 10am - 8pm

Operatives can be scheduled in 5 days across any of these shifts. Saturday & Sunday is treated as a normal day.


KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.