Forklift Driver

HR GO Driving; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Forklift Driver for a temporary-to-permanent role in Ashford. Responsibilities include operating forklifts, transporting stock safely, and performing warehouse duties. The ideal candidate has a valid Counterbalance forklift licence and experience in logistics. This position offers full-time hours with rotating shifts; immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance forklift licence required.
• Experience in forklift operation within warehouse or logistics.
• Reliable with strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Operate counterbalance forklifts to load and unload pallets.
• Transport stock safely around the warehouse.
• Perform general warehouse duties including stock control.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift operation

Attention to detail

Team player

Good communication skills

Job description

Role Overview

Location: Ashford
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Pay: £13 per hour
Hours: Full-Time, Rotating Weekly Shifts

Week 1: Monday to Friday - 7:00am to 3:00pm

Week 2: Monday to Friday - 3:00pm to 11:00pm

Role Overview

HRGO Recruitment is seeking an experienced Forklift Driver for a reputable company based in Ashford. This is a fantastic temporary-to-permanent opportunity for someone motivated, safety-conscious, and keen to contribute to a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating counterbalance forklifts to load and unload pallets of fruit
• Transporting stock safely around the warehouse and yard
• Requirement to be on production line as well as doing heavy lifting
• General warehouse duties including stock control and inventory management
• Ensuring all forklift operations are conducted safely and in line with company procedures

Ideal Candidate Will Be

• In possession of a valid Counterbalance forklift licence and relevant experience
• Experienced in forklift operation within a warehouse or logistics setting
• Reliable, with good attention to detail and a strong work ethic
• Able to carry out manual tasks when required. 50% of the job will be working on production line too
• A team player with good communication skills

Immediate start available for the right candidate!

Please contact HRGO Recruitment - Ashford Branch for more information or to apply.