Vacancy: We are looking to looking to recruit a Forklift Driver to work in our busy warehouse in Fishponds, Bristol (BS16).
Hours and salary: Full time, 40 hours, Monday to Friday, 7.30am - 4pm, £13.45 per hour.
Role purpose: As a Forklift Driver you will be responsible for moving goods, loaded pallets and equipment safely and securely. In addition to driving forklifts, you will also have a range of other
Key responsibilities:
- Maneuvering forklifts safely in busy industrial environments
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Safely stacking and unstacking large quantities of goods onto shelves or pallets
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Moving goods from storage areas to loading areas for transport
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Unloading deliveries and safely relocating the goods to their designated storage areas
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Ensuring that forklift driving areas are free from spills or obstructions
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Regularly checking forklift equipment for faults or damages
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Using industrial plastic wraps and wooden pallets to safely stack and package goods for transport
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Keeping up to date on health and safety requirements and forklift operating procedures
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Consolidating partial pallets for incoming goods
Skills and experience:
- Current counterbalance/bendi licence
- Prior experience operating forklifts in a warehouse setting
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Familiarity with materials handling techniques and best practices
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while adhering to safety protocol
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Knowledge of warehouse health and safety requirements
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Knowledge of industrial storage procedures, such as the correct way to stack pallets on top of one another
Company benefits:
- Weekly paid
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Free parking
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23 days holidays bank holidays
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Death in service insurance
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Overtime
Start date: Immediate
