Job Title: Forklift Driver / Porter
Location: East Leeds
Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00am start
About Us:
We are one of the UK's most established and trusted removal companies, with a proud reputation for delivering professional and reliable services to our customers. Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a skilled Forklift Driver who will also assist as a Porter when required.
The Role:
This is a varied role that combines warehouse duties with customer-facing removal work. You will primarily be responsible for operating a counterbalance forklift to safely load, unload, and move goods within our warehouse. On days where forklift work is not required, you will support our removals team with house moves, assisting in the careful packing, lifting, and transportation of household items.
Key Responsibilities:
* Safely operate a counterbalance forklift to load and unload vehicles.
* Organise, move, and store goods within the warehouse.
* Assist removal teams with domestic and commercial moves.
* Carefully handle furniture, household items, and other goods during moves.
* Provide excellent customer service and maintain a professional manner at all times.
* Follow health & safety procedures and company guidelines.
Requirements:
* A valid counterbalance forklift license.
* Previous experience as a forklift driver.
* Good level of physical fitness, with the ability to lift and carry heavy items.
* Flexible, reliable, and able to work well as part of a team.
* Good communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude.
* Previous experience in removals (desirable but not essential).
What We Offer:
* Full-time, stable employment with a well-established company.
* Competitive pay.
* Monday to Friday working pattern (7:00am start).
* Opportunities to learn new skills and progress within the removals industry.
* Friendly and supportive team environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.50-£13.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Work Location: In person