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Forklift Operator

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Hitchin

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30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a skilled Forklift Counterbalance Driver to join their team in Hitchin. This role involves operating a forklift to load and unload goods, performing general housekeeping, and maintaining health and safety standards. The position is physically demanding, requiring the ability to lift up to 25kg and work in various weather conditions. With opportunities for overtime and a pathway to permanent employment, this is a fantastic chance to contribute to a dynamic production environment while advancing your career. If you're ready for a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Overtime rates available

Temporary to permanent opportunities

Holiday pay

Onsite parking

Valid Counterbalance License is essential for this role.
Ability to lift up to 25kg and work under pressure.

Load and unload goods using a forklift.
Perform general housekeeping and adhere to health and safety standards.

Counterbalance Forklift Operation

Physical Endurance

Health and Safety Compliance

Forklift

Osborne Appointments are recruiting for a Forklift Counterbalance Driver for our client, a Production business based in Hitchin.

HOURS: Rotational and nights: 14:00 - 22:00 / 06:00 - 14:00 or 22:00 - 06:00

Salary: From £12.25 per hour increasing to £13.17 per hour after 12 weeks

Duties of a Forklift Driver:

Using Forklift to load / unload goods
This job will be 90% outside and duties include emptying bins, washing bins, moving pallets, loading trailers with scrap stock and general cleaning work both inside and outside.
General housekeeping and adhering to all health and safety standards.

Personal Specification of a Forklift Driver:

A valid Counterbalance License is required and essential.
Applicants must be able to work under pressure.
Applicants must be able to undertake a physically demanding role, lifting up to 25kg.

Additional Information:

Overtime rates available.
Temporary to permanent opportunities.
Holiday pay.
Onsite parking.

Please call the industrial desk at Osborne Appointments if you are interested on 01707 377088, or apply directly with your most recent CV.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Osborne Appointments, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days.

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