Randstad RIS
Are you a experienced forklift driver?
We're hiring reliable forklift drivers who want to make an impact and join our dynamic team in Coleford.
Our client is one of the world's leading beverage and food companies.
Job title: Forklift driver
Job type: Temporary – Ongoing
Payrate:
Day & Night: £12.71 per hour (increased to £14.13 per hour post 12 weeks)
Shift allowance: Days: £18.21, Nights £30.35 (Post parity).
Location: Forest Of Dean
Shifts timings:
12 hours: &
8 hours: Morning: 06:00 – 14:00, Afternoon: 14:00 – 22:00 & Night: 22:00 – 06:00
*Must be flexible for any shift pattern including day and night as per the requirement.
Benefits:
- Free car parking on site
- Onsite canteen with free drinks machine
- Up to 28 days paid holiday
- Randstad benefit app – discounts at many high- street and online retailers
- Benefits of the Staff shop
- Training and development
Responsibilities:
- Forklift duties – loading and unloading the products or boxes
- Supply of parts to production areas
- Follows all standard operating procedures
- Responsible for handling the product efficiently
- Some manual lifting required
- Adhere to PPE and H&S requirements
- Any other reasonable request as determined by line manager
- Completion of process control sheets when relevant
- Pro – Actively controlling potential problems
Qualifications:
- Having a counterbalance license is preferred but not essential as in-house refresher course will be given
- Should be basic computer literate
- Should have excellent communication skills
- Good People skills and the ability to work well within a team
If this interests you, apply immediately with your updated CV and our team will get in touch with you to discuss further.
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