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Forklift Operator

Job Posted: 29 minutes ago

Salary: £ 28,600 - 28,600 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Thame

Expire in: a month

Job Description

JB447: Forklift Operator

Salary: £28,600 per annum

Location: Thame

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Forklift Operator on behalf of one of our clients.

This role is based in the transport yard and warehouse. You will be required to work across various activities to support the pallet network activities with the morning shift forklift operations. You will need to be flexible, willing to adapt and learn.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Working 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, hours to be worked between 0600 and 1600 (with 1 hour lunch break). Saturday mornings 0500 to 1100 will be required once a month.

Duties and Responsibilities for the Forklift Operator:

As a Forklift operator, you will be required to support in various areas of the transport and warehouse departments. This will include moving or collecting items from the warehouse to vehicles.
You will be required to effectively communicate with various people at all levels within the business. You will be working closely with all members of the team.
You will be required to monitor and respond to e-mails and telephone calls from clients, depots and colleagues.
The pallet networks use specific systems to manage their manifests and as such, you will be required to be proficient in using all the appropriate systems along with all Microsoft packages.
You will be required to work very closely with the other members of the transport team as well as key stakeholders to ensure all operational processes are efficient.
A key part of the role is ensuring that all of the pallets delivered from the hub are accurately scanned and labelled in preparation for the daily deliveries.
You will be responsible for ensuring that all the pallets you handle have the appropriate labels and are allocated to the correct vehicles (escalating any issues).
Supporting the Transport Manager and Shift Supervisors where required to ensure all health & safety regulations are met.
Complying with all health & safety regulations as set out by the company and regulatory bodies.
Skills and Qualifications for the Forklift Operator:

Current counterbalance forklift licence.
Previous transport or warehouse experience.
Dealing with customers and colleagues on a F2F basis in a friendly and courteous manner.
Enthusiastic and willing to learn.
Keen to work as part of a team.
Flexibility.
Benefits for the Forklift Operator:

22 days holiday per annum (8 Bank Holidays).
Uniform.
Relevant training.
Company EAP scheme.
Salary: £28,600 per annum

Location: Thame

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