Forklift Yard Operative - Maidstone
£13.50 per hour | Temp to Perm Opportunity
The Best Connection is currently recruiting for a Forklift Yard Operative on behalf of our client based in Maidstone. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and hardworking individual seeking ongoing work with the potential to secure a permanent position.
Working Hours
* Monday to Friday
* 08:00 - 17:00
Pay Rate
* £13.50 per hour
* Start Date available 8th June.
The Role
Working within a busy timber yard, your duties will include:
* Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently
* Loading and unloading vehicles
* Moving stock around the yard and warehouse
* Picking and preparing customer orders
* Assisting with goods-in and goods-out processes
* Manual handling and lifting of timber products and materials
* Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
Please note that this role is approximately 50% forklift operation and 50% manual handling duties.
Requirements
* Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential)
* Previous experience operating a Counterbalance Forklift in a busy working environment
* Comfortable carrying out manual lifting and physical yard duties
* Good awareness of health and safety procedures
* Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team
* Must have own transport due to location
Desirable
* Previous experience working with timber products or within a builders' merchant, timber yard, or similar environment
* Knowledge of timber grades and products would be advantageous
What's On Offer
* Temp-to-perm opportunity
* Ongoing, full-time work
* Weekly pay
* Support from The Best Connection throughout your assignment
* Opportunity to join a well-established and growing business
If you hold a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence and are looking for a long-term opportunity in the Maidstone area, apply today.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.