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Looking for a hands-on role with excellent benefits and genuine long-term career prospects? Join a respected local business and build your future.
Previous experience not essential as training can be given if you have the right attitude.
Our client, a well-established and highly respected builders' merchant based in Cheltenham, has an exciting opportunity for a Forklift Operator / Yard Assistant to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis due to continued business growth.
The successful Counterbalance Forklift Operator / Yard Assistant should have:
·A positive attitude and willingness to learn
·The ability to work effectively as part of a team
·Good communication and customer service skills
·A Counterbalance Forklift Licence (desirable but not essential. Evidence of existing licence will need to be shown if held already. (Training can be given after completion of 3 months probationary period)
·Previous experience within a warehouse, yard, builders' merchant or construction environment would be advantageous
·Good understanding of workplace health and safety procedures.
In this role, the Counterbalance Forklift Operator / Yard Assistant will be responsible for:
·Loading and unloading customer and supplier vehicles safely and efficiently
·Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck
·Picking and preparing customer orders for collection and delivery
·Assisting customers within the yard and providing excellent service
·Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
·Handling stock and building materials safely
·Supporting the wider team with general yard and warehouse duties
·Carrying out daily forklift safety and equipment checks before operation
·First three months if without FLT Licence will be spent picking orders, serving customers, loading vans and general housekeeping) xgikmsk
Working Hours
·Monday to Friday: 7:30am to 4:30pm/ 08.00 to 17.00 (One hour for lunch)
·One Saturday in three: 7:30am to 12:30am
Benefits
Our client is offering the successful Counterbalance Forklift Operator / Yard Assistant a competitive salary dependent on experience, plus benefits including:
·Workplace pension from day one
·A salary of £12.71 per hour (£28.000 annual salary)
·Death in Service Insurance (3x annual salary)
·20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
·Christmas close down from Christm
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Forklift Driver employer: RE Group
Join a well-established consultancy in Cheltenham that prioritises employee growth and development within the Health, Safety, Environment and Quality sector. With a collaborative work culture, excellent benefits including 30 days holiday, private medical insurance, and flexible working options, this role offers a supportive environment for you to thrive and advance your career. Embrace the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a rewarding work-life balance.
