Edwards Employment Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Forklift Driver with a Counterbalance FLT licence to join a busy and well-established turf distribution site near Pocklington.
This Forklift Driver / Forklift Truck Driver role sits within the Goods Out department, where you will be responsible for moving pallets of turf and other bagged products safely around site ready for dispatch.
This is a fast-paced warehouse and yard environment working alongside a large team of experienced Forklift Drivers and Counterbalance FLT Drivers.
This position offers ongoing work with the opportunity to move into a permanent Forklift Driver position for the right candidate.
The Forklift Driver Role
As a Forklift Driver (Counterbalance) your duties will include:
Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely around the warehouse and yard
Loading and unloading deliveries using a Forklift Truck
Transporting completed orders to designated dispatch areas
Moving pallets of turf and bagged products around site
Ensuring all loads are secure before transport
Supporting yard operatives with the preparation of outgoing loads
Driving with care and following all site safety procedures
Experience handling bagged products or double stacking using a Counterbalance Forklift Truck would be beneficial but is not essential.
What We’re Looking For
To be successful in this Forklift Driver / FLT Driver role you must have:
A valid externally accredited Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence (B1)
Previous experience working as a Forklift Driver, FLT Driver or Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver
Good awareness of warehouse and yard safety procedures
The ability to work efficiently within a busy warehouse or yard environment
What’s On Offer
£15.00 – £17.50 per hour
Sunday to Thursday working
Night shifts only (18:00 - 02:30)
Weekly pay
Ongoing work with the opportunity for a temp-to-perm Forklift Driver role
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Forklift Driver or Counterbalance FLT Driver, we would like to hear from you.
Please apply online with your CV or call Rob on 07572 683062 for more information.