B1 Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver

Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver

£16.00 per hour | Monday-Friday | 07:30-16:00 | Temp to Perm | North Derbyshire

About the Role

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced B1 Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver to join a long-established industrial manufacturer in North Derbyshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business offering long-term stability, career progression and a temporary to permanent opportunity for the right candidate.

Working Environment – Please Read

• Physically demanding role within a specialist industrial recycling environment.
• Hot and dusty working environment.
• Full PPE and specialist respiratory protection required and provided.
• Successful applicants will be required to complete a blood test as part of the induction, followed by regular occupational health monitoring.
• A full site tour must be attended prior to starting to see the working environment first-hand.
• Two x 1-hour breaks during the shift, with workers required to shower and change PPE during each break.
• PPE and laundry facilities provided on site.

The Role

• Operating a B1 Counterbalance Forklift Truck to safely move raw materials, finished products and waste materials around the site.
• Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Supplying production areas with materials to ensure the manufacturing process runs smoothly.
• Stacking and transporting products within warehouse and production areas.
• Carrying out daily pre-use checks and reporting any defects.
• Working safely around heavy machinery, production operatives and other site vehicles.
• Maintaining high housekeeping standards and following all Health & Safety procedures.

A valid B1 Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence and previous Counterbalance FLT experience are essential.

Shift Pattern & Pay

• Monday-Friday
• 07:30-16:00
• £16.00 per hour
• Temp to Perm

What's on Offer

• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Full PPE provided
• Specialist respiratory protection provided
• On-site laundry facilities for workwear
• Modern changing facilities, showers and lockers
• Welfare facilities and subsidised canteen
• Long-term opportunity with a well-established industrial business

If you are an experienced Counterbalance FLT Driver looking for a long-term Monday-Friday opportunity, click Apply Now and a member of the Thorn Baker team will be in touch.

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