Forklift Operative

Forklift Yard Operative - Maidstone £13.50 per hour | Temp to Perm Opportunity

The Best Connection is currently recruiting for a Forklift Yard Operative on behalf of our client based in Maidstone. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and hardworking individual seeking ongoing work with the potential to secure a permanent position.

• Monday to Friday
• 08:00 - 17:00

• £13.50 per hour
• Start Date available 8th June.

Working within a busy timber yard, your duties will include:

• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Moving stock around the yard and warehouse
• Picking and preparing customer orders
• Assisting with goods-in and goods-out processes
• Manual handling and lifting of timber products and materials
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment

Please note that this role is approximately 50% forklift operation and 50% manual handling duties.

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential)
• Previous experience operating a Counterbalance Forklift in a busy working environment
• Comfortable carrying out manual lifting and physical yard duties
• Good awareness of health and safety procedures
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team
• Must have own transport due to location

• Previous experience working with timber products or within a builders' merchant, timber yard, or similar environment
• Knowledge of timber grades and products would be advantageous

• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• Ongoing, full-time work
• Weekly pay
• Support from The Best Connection throughout your assignment
• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing business

If you hold a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence and are looking for a long-term opportunity in the Maidstone area, apply today.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.