Company:
Driver Hire
Location: Keighley
Closing Date: 03/12/2024
Salary: £12 - £14 Per Hour
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Job Title: Counterbalance Forklift Drivers / Operatives
Location: Keighley
Salary: £12.13 (PAYE) or £13.59 (Advanced including holiday pay upfront)
Bonus: £500 upon successful completion of 6-month probationary period
Hours: 5 days a week (may include Saturdays), 40-48 hours per week
Job Type: Temp to Perm
Driver Hire Halifax are working alongside a well-established company based in Keighley, looking for a hardworking and dedicated Forklift Driver / Operatives to join the team on a temp-to-perm basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the opportunity for permanent employment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Operating machinery and handling dairy products in a busy production environment
* Ensuring all health, safety, and hygiene regulations are followed at all times
* Physically demanding work including heavy lifting and standing for long periods
* Assisting with general warehouse duties, stock management, and quality control
* Adhering to strict hygiene and safety protocols throughout the dairy
* Supporting various operational tasks to ensure smooth running of the facility
Requirements:
* Full Counterbalance Fork Truck License (essential and non-negotiable)
* Ability to work 40-48 hours per week, with flexibility to work Saturdays as required
* Strong attention to detail and ability to follow strict hygiene and safety standards
* Physically fit to handle the demands of the role
* Experience in a similar role within a production or manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential
Benefits:
* Competitive hourly rate starting at £12.13, rising to £12.63 after successful probation
* £500 bonus upon successful completion of the 6-month probationary period
* Potential for permanent employment in a well-established and supportive company
* Opportunity to develop and gain experience in a key role within the dairy industry
If you are a motivated individual with the required Counterbalance Fork Truck License, we would love to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your career with us.
Why work with Driver Hire
Driver Hire Halifax is part of Driver Hire Nationwide, the UK’s largest specialist transport and logistics recruiter. We provide regular, ongoing and varied work from multiple clients across Halifax and surrounding areas but it’s more than just a job with us. We treat you as a true professional and offer a warm and friendly place to work. We’re proud of the fact that in our latest satisfaction survey (December 2022), 97% of candidates said they were proud to work for Driver Hire, 97% rated the level of respect received as Excellent/Good and nearly two thirds (67%) said they would ‘definitely’ recommend working for us.
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