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Day - Forklift driver

Job Reference: LCFLT7635

Manufacturing and Production
Ashford, Kent
£13 - £43 per annum
Permanent

Day Shift Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Location: Chartham, Kent
Pay Rate: £13.43 per hour
Overtime Rate: £16.79 per hour
Hours: 10-12 hour shifts, including weekend work
Job Type: Long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent
Start Date: Immediate start available

About the Role

HRGO Recruitment is currently looking for an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a busy operation based in Chartham.

This is a great opportunity for a reliable and experienced forklift driver looking for long-term work, with the potential to become permanent.

The successful candidate will be responsible for safely moving stock and materials around the site, supporting warehouse and production operations and ensuring goods are handled efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operating a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently.

  • Loading and unloading deliveries.

  • Moving stock and materials around the warehouse and site.

  • Supporting warehouse and production teams with daily operations.

  • Ensuring goods are stored and handled correctly.

  • Following all health and safety procedures.

  • Keeping work areas clean, tidy and organised.

Requirements

  • A valid, in-date Counterbalance Forklift Licence is essential.

  • Previous counterbalance forklift experience.

  • Good awareness of health and safety procedures.

  • Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.

  • Flexibility to work 10-12 hour shifts, including weekends.

What We Offer

  • £13.43 per hour.

  • Overtime paid at £16.79 per hour.

  • Immediate start available.

  • Long-term work with the potential to become permanent.

  • Opportunity to work within a busy warehouse environment.