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Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Salary

£13.43-£15.16 per hour, inc benefits

Location

Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom

Job type

Temporary, Full time

Sector

Transport, logistics & supply chain

Job ref

X3-1292004

Job posted

Posted 1 day ago

Forklift Driver

Location: Canterbury
Contract: Temporary to permanent
Pay Rate: £13.43 - £15.16 per hour
Hours: 6:30am-7pm, either Sunday – Thursday OR Tuesday – Saturday

Benefits: weekly pay, free parking, up to 28 days holiday and access to benefits hub

What You'll Be Doing

  • Operate forklift to move products and pallets.
  • Loading and unloading.
  • Ensure goods are stored accurately.
  • Perform daily forklift checks.

What We're Looking For

  • Must drive due to location.
  • Valid counterbalance licence is required.
  • Ideally have at least one year experience with forklift driving.

Interested? Apply today and start your next role quickly!

*If your application is successful, you will be contacted by a Reed consultant within 48 hours!

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