FORKLIFT DRIVER
We are recruiting an experienced Forklift Driver with both Counterbalance and Reach licenses to join a highly rated manufacturing company based on Melton Industrial Estate (HU14). This is a fantastic opportunity that offers permanent placements with a starting pay rate of £13.32ph with any overtime paid at premium rates.
Shift pattern / Working hours
Monday to Friday Rotating shifts
Week 1 = Mon-Thur 6am - 2:30pm & Fri 6am - 10:50am
Week 2 = Mon-Thur 2:30pm - 12:10am (off on a Friday)
Start date / Duration
The Forklift Driver role is a Temp to Perm contract that will commence with immediate effect with the potential to secure a permanent contract after 12 weeks.
Job description
As a Forklift Driver you will be responsible for operating Counterbalance and Reach forklifts to transport goods around the warehouse along with carrying out multiple tasks to assist with the manufacturing of shower trays and other bathroom products. Your duties will include;
· 40% operating a Forklift transporting goods around the warehouse
· 60% working on various machines to manufacture shower trays
· Working to product specifications to produce various product types
· Operating numerous different machines which will involve continuous heavy lifting
· Interacting in morning meetings whereby the days duties will be discussed and further training provided on individual tasks
· Working at all times with a great attention to detail
· Working within all Health and Safety regulations at all times
· Ensuring work spaces are clean and tidy
The successful candidate:
To be considered for the position of Forklift Driver you MUST;
· Have a valid Counterbalance and Reach Forklift license
· Have your own car/motorbike due to location
· Be physically fit and able to lift up to 25kg
· Be willing to learn new skills and duties quickly
· Have a positive, can-do attitude to work and show the willingness to learn and progress
· Have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
What's in it for you?
· Great pay rates - starting on £13.32 per hour
· Overtime rates - the first 6 hours (after 37.5) is paid at Time & ¼ and any hours worked over 43.5 hours in the week is paid at Time + ½
· Training opportunities - career progression.
* Weekly pay - Paid on a Friday each week!
* Employee of the Week award - we recognise and reward hard work!
* Navigate + App:
o Shopping discounts.
o Discounted Gym membership.
o 24/7 GP service.
o Health & Wellbeing support.
o On-line access to payslips and pension information.
REF: S05
About Us
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
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