FLT Counterbalance Driver - Nights

We are currently recruiting for a Counterbalance Fork Lift Operative for night shifts for our client in the surrounding areas of Bedford.

The role is an on-going temp to perm role and will involve labouring/moving around construction support materials and loading the materials onto vehicles using a Counterbalance Forklift Truck.

Working hours are 23:00 - 08:00 Monday to Friday. Pay rate is £15.29 per hour.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who have previous labouring and production experience, candidates who hold a valid, in date, 5 tonne Counterbalance licence are preferred as the role will involve moving building/landscaping materials around the yard.

Requirements of the job:

• Work collaboratively with the site team to achieve production targets
• Manual Handling, Heavy lifting and working outside in all weathers are a requirement of this role.
• Commit to regular night shifts
• Follow all health and safety protocol at all times, reporting any concerns/incidents to management
• Forklift operatives will need to hold an accredited, valid, in date Counterbalance licence.
• Be able to commute to shift location

Responsibilities of the job:

• Carry out yard/production site and warehouse housekeeping as required
• Complete any health and safety checks and record keeping as required
• Manual Handling/Ability to lift heavy objects up to 25kg
• Operate Counterbalance Forklift to move stock and equipment safely around the yard/production site

Benefits of working for The Best Connection:

• Online payslips
• Pension scheme after 3 months
• Paid holiday 28 days per year
• Friendly Professional Qualified Recruitment Consultants